Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga earn a median of $15,003 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 53% of first-year earnings.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville Nashville | $25,878 | $9,833 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro | $22,176 | — |
| Image Maker Beauty Institute Hendersonville | $21,451 | $9,833 |
| Austin's Beauty College Inc Clarksville | $20,977 | $7,917 |
| Brillare Beauty Institute Cleveland | $20,885 | $7,917 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | $20,870 | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville Hendersonville | $20,606 | $9,739 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro | $20,606 | $9,739 |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga | $20,488 | $2,223 |
| Gould's Academy Bartlett | $20,194 | $7,677 |
| Gould's Academy Memphis | $20,194 | $7,677 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Harriman | $19,479 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson | $18,956 | — |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $18,593 | $7,198 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis | $18,312 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga make?
The median salary is $15,003 one year after graduation and $19,935 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.