Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Western Suffolk BOCES · Northport, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Western Suffolk BOCES earn a median of $17,906 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 $5,278, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Science Institute Latham | $22,638 | $3,666 |
| Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES Elmira | $22,221 | $5,500 |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca West Seneca | $22,092 | $6,333 |
| Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics New York | $21,516 | $5,846 |
| New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa white plains | $20,531 | $6,333 |
| Barber & Beauty Institute of New York Hempstead | $19,470 | $3,429 |
| Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics Skin Care & Makeup New York | $19,396 | $5,250 |
| ARROJO Academy New York | $18,528 | $6,500 |
| New York Institute of Beauty Islandia | $18,365 | $5,456 |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale Mattydale | $18,208 | $6,333 |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester Rochester | $18,208 | $6,333 |
| Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers Nanuet | $17,982 | $6,012 |
| Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training New York | $17,926 | $6,333 |
| Shear Ego International School of Hair Design Rochester | $17,747 | $6,077 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady Schenectady | $17,570 | $6,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Western Suffolk BOCES make?
The median salary is $17,906 one year after graduation and $29,809 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,278.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.