Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Charleston School of Beauty Culture · Charleston, WV

CIP 12.04

$14,910Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$19,872Median earnings 4 years after
$17,191Median earnings 5 years after
$6,333Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Charleston School of Beauty Culture earn a median of $14,910 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 $6,333, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
Clarksburg
$21,049$6,500
Academy of Careers and Technology
Beckley
$17,407—
International Beauty School
Martinsburg
$16,785$6,333
Carver Career Center
Charleston
$13,524—
Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Huntington
$11,915—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Charleston School of Beauty Culture make?

The median salary is $14,910 one year after graduation and $17,191 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,333.

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