Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Southwest Institute of Healing Arts · Tempe, AZ
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts earn a median of $26,795 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 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arizona schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Penrose Academy Scottsdale | $23,700 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Institute Tucson-Avondale Avondale | $23,086 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Institute-Phoenix Tempe | $23,086 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Institute-Tucson Tucson | $23,086 | $6,333 |
| International Barber College Chandler | $22,925 | $16,500 |
| Alturas Cosmetology of Arizona LLC Chandler | $22,434 | $6,227 |
| Avalon Institute-Phoenix Phoenix | $21,496 | $7,426 |
| Avalon Institute-Mesa Mesa | $21,496 | $7,426 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix Phoenix | $21,139 | $17,559 |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School Tucson | $21,125 | $6,333 |
| Empire Beauty School-Avondale Avondale | $18,639 | $12,500 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Mesa | $18,159 | — |
| Tucson College of Beauty Tucson | $17,651 | $6,333 |
| Empire Beauty School-Tucson Tucson | $16,429 | $13,000 |
| Empire Beauty School-Chandler Chandler | $15,679 | $12,090 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts make?
The median salary is $26,795 one year after graduation and $26,798 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.