Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Avi Career Training · vienna, VA

CIP 12.04

$15,607Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$26,581Median earnings 4 years after
$24,030Median earnings 5 years after
$6,333Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Avi Career Training earn a median of $15,607 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 $6,333, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg
$19,612$7,917
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
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 Avi Career Training make?

The median salary is $15,607 one year after graduation and $24,030 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,333.

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