Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · GateWay Community College-Central City · Phoenix, AZ
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$14,224Median earnings 3 years after
$27,549Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
104Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at GateWay Community College-Central City earn a median of $14,224. 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 Arizona schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Tempe | $26,795 | $7,917 |
| Penrose Academy Scottsdale | $23,700 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Institute Tucson-Avondale Avondale | $23,086 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Institute-Phoenix Tempe | $23,086 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Institute-Tucson Tucson | $23,086 | $6,333 |
| International Barber College Chandler | $22,925 | $16,500 |
| Alturas Cosmetology of Arizona LLC Chandler | $22,434 | $6,227 |
| Avalon Institute-Phoenix Phoenix | $21,496 | $7,426 |
| Avalon Institute-Mesa Mesa | $21,496 | $7,426 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix Phoenix | $21,139 | $17,559 |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School Tucson | $21,125 | $6,333 |
| Empire Beauty School-Avondale Avondale | $18,639 | $12,500 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Mesa | $18,159 | — |
| Tucson College of Beauty Tucson | $17,651 | $6,333 |
| Empire Beauty School-Tucson Tucson | $16,429 | $13,000 |
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Other programs at GateWay Community College-Central City
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$39,690 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$33,379 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$31,636 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$37,896
Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from GateWay Community College-Central City make?
The median salary is $14,224 and $27,549 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.