Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

CIP 12.04

$20,877Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$28,529Median earnings 4 years after
$25,628Median earnings 5 years after
$15,541Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte earn a median of $20,877 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 $15,541, about 74% of first-year earnings.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Gaston College
Dallas
$27,008—
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
$24,101—
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh
$23,286$8,048
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury
$22,578—
Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$21,826$6,333
Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
Greenville
$21,443$8,750
College of Wilmington
Wilmington
$19,962$13,666
Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville
Fayetteville
$19,583$10,564
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
$19,024—
Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh
Raleigh
$18,849$11,175
Empire Beauty School-Pineville
Charlotte
$18,408$13,000
Empire Beauty School-Concord
Concord
$18,408$13,000
Beyond Measure Barbering Institute
Mebane
$17,671$14,733
Leons Beauty School Inc
Greensboro
$17,247—
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown
$17,193—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte make?

The median salary is $20,877 one year after graduation and $25,628 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,541.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.