Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Southwest Wisconsin Technical College · Fennimore, WI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$22,272Median earnings 3 years after
$24,503Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $22,272. 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
| College | Earnings (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 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College make?
The median salary is $22,272 and $24,503 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.