Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo · Fargo, ND

CIP 12.04

$29,330Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,803Median earnings 4 years after
$33,458Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
110Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo earn a median of $29,330 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 $12,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Hair Academy
Bismarck
$29,327$11,344
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo
Fargo
$28,331$8,700
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Grand Forks
$28,331$8,700

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo make?

The median salary is $29,330 one year after graduation and $33,458 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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