Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Cortiva Institute · Linthicum, MD
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Cortiva Institute earn a median of $20,754 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 $6,967, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Maryland schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School Annapolis | $20,844 | $9,833 |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School Frederick | $20,844 | $9,833 |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy Salisbury | $20,694 | $13,550 |
| Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School Baltimore | $18,623 | $9,978 |
| Montgomery Beauty School Silver Spring | $18,623 | $9,978 |
| Hair Academy New Carrollton | $16,819 | $11,250 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie Glen Burnie | $16,429 | $13,000 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills Owings Mills | $16,429 | $13,000 |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland Bel Air | $16,394 | $6,333 |
| Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II Timonium | $14,771 | $10,375 |
| Award Beauty School Hagerstown | $14,771 | $10,375 |
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex Baltimore | $13,002 | $8,500 |
| Hair Academy II Hillcrest Heights | $12,948 | — |
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel Laurel | $11,038 | $16,250 |
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Other programs at Cortiva Institute
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Cortiva Institute make?
The median salary is $20,754 one year after graduation and $27,921 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,967.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.