Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Staunton School of Cosmetology · Staunton, VA

CIP 12.04

$19,581Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$27,118Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Staunton School of Cosmetology earn a median of $19,581 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).

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Esthetic Institute
Vienna
$29,301$6,333
Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics
Ashland
$27,490$6,333
The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics
Virginia Beach
$23,974$6,333
Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center
Culpeper
$21,937$10,466
Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
Roanoke
$20,761$12,500
Rudy & Kelly Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Virginia Beach
$20,028$13,000
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg
$19,612$7,917
Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$17,113$13,583
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta
$16,944—
Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy
Lynchburg
$15,812$9,732
Empire Beauty School-Newport News
Newport News
$15,679$12,090
Empire Beauty School-Richmond
Richmond
$15,679$12,090
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian
Midlothian
$15,679$12,090
Avi Career Training
vienna
$15,607$6,333
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington
Arlington
$14,397$8,298

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Staunton School of Cosmetology make?

The median salary is $19,581 one year after graduation.

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