Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · State College of Beauty Culture · Wausau, WI

CIP 12.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$23,964Median earnings 4 years after
$24,688Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at State College of Beauty Culture earn a median of $23,964. 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 Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
$27,049$8,675
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison
Madison
$25,029$6,333
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee
$25,029$6,333
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Onalaska
$25,017$12,000
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
$23,405$8,174
First Class Cosmetology School
Beloit
$23,235$10,194
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
$23,198$9,500
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
$22,152$8,875
VICI Beauty School
Greenfield
$21,773$6,216
The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
Kenosha
$21,678$10,194
The Professional Hair Design Academy
Eau Claire
$21,659$10,500
Advanced College of Cosmetology
Waupun
$21,100$11,110
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville
Janesville
$20,302$13,333
Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee
Wauwatosa
$19,570$10,666
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Green Bay
$18,729$9,833

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $23,964 and $24,688 after five years.

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