Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Artistic Academy of Hair Design · Morris Plains, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Artistic Academy of Hair Design earn a median of $17,274 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 $5,500, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield North Plainfield | $22,676 | $7,163 |
| Cutting Edge Academy Succasunna | $19,411 | $7,463 |
| Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology Wayne | $18,519 | $4,912 |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield Bloomfield | $18,408 | $13,000 |
| Empire Beauty School-Union Union | $18,408 | $13,000 |
| Shore Beauty School Egg Harbor Township | $18,284 | $7,667 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin Iselin | $17,643 | $9,000 |
| Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness Voorhees | $16,954 | $5,500 |
| Innovate Salon Academy Brick Township | $16,420 | $6,333 |
| Innovate Salon Academy Ewing | $16,420 | $6,333 |
| Innovate Salon Academy South Plainfield | $16,420 | $6,333 |
| P B Cosmetology Education Center Gloucester | $16,387 | $7,667 |
| Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill Cherry Hill | $16,251 | $12,000 |
| Parisian Beauty School Hackensack | $15,517 | $7,667 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Toms River | $15,002 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Artistic Academy of Hair Design make?
The median salary is $17,274 one year after graduation and $30,361 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.