Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Stage One-The Hair School · Lake Charles, LA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Stage One-The Hair School earn a median of $17,395 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 $9,500, about 55% of first-year earnings.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| VH Barber & Styling Academy Bossier City | $19,545 | $12,489 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington Covington | $18,605 | $7,917 |
| Pineville Beauty School Pineville | $18,093 | — |
| My Le's Beauty College Gretna | $17,980 | — |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge | $17,929 | $9,833 |
| John Jay Beauty College Kenner | $17,493 | — |
| Belbo Beauty Institute Shreveport | $16,842 | $9,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans Metairie | $16,701 | $12,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge | $16,701 | $12,500 |
| Blue Cliff College-Alexandria Alexandria | $15,719 | $9,855 |
| Blue Cliff College-Lafayette Lafayette | $15,719 | $9,855 |
| Blue Cliff College-Metairie Metairie | $15,719 | $9,855 |
| LaSalle Tech Houma | $15,617 | $6,333 |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $15,278 | $14,250 |
| Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc Monroe | $15,184 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Stage One-The Hair School make?
The median salary is $17,395 one year after graduation and $19,432 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.