Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · O'Briens Aveda Institute · Williston, VT

CIP 12.04

$23,620Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,291Median earnings 4 years after
$30,843Median earnings 5 years after
$8,379Median federal debt
74Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at O'Briens Aveda Institute earn a median of $23,620 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $26,307 four years after graduating (middle half: $13,783–$41,270). Median debt is $8,379, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from O'Briens Aveda Institute make?

The median salary is $23,620 one year after graduation and $30,843 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,379.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.