Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Eastern Virginia Career College · Fredericksburg, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Eastern Virginia Career College earn a median of $19,612 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 $7,917, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The Esthetic Institute Vienna | $29,301 | $6,333 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics Ashland | $27,490 | $6,333 |
| The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics Virginia Beach | $23,974 | $6,333 |
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center Culpeper | $21,937 | $10,466 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke Roanoke | $20,761 | $12,500 |
| Rudy & Kelly Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner School Virginia Beach | $20,028 | $13,000 |
| Staunton School of Cosmetology Staunton | $19,581 | — |
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $17,113 | $13,583 |
| Southside Virginia Community College Alberta | $16,944 | — |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy Lynchburg | $15,812 | $9,732 |
| Empire Beauty School-Newport News Newport News | $15,679 | $12,090 |
| Empire Beauty School-Richmond Richmond | $15,679 | $12,090 |
| Empire Beauty School-Midlothian Midlothian | $15,679 | $12,090 |
| Avi Career Training vienna | $15,607 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington Arlington | $14,397 | $8,298 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Eastern Virginia Career College make?
The median salary is $19,612 one year after graduation and $21,099 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,917.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.