Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Empire Beauty School-Hooksett · Hooksett, NH

CIP 12.04

$24,089Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,674Median earnings 4 years after
$33,430Median earnings 5 years after
$8,389Median federal debt
180Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett earn a median of $24,089 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 $8,389, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
Laconia
$24,089$8,389
Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth
Portsmouth
$23,332$9,833
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
Somersworth
$20,596$7,819
Keene Beauty Academy
Keene
$17,164$9,833

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Empire Beauty School-Hooksett make?

The median salary is $24,089 one year after graduation and $33,430 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,389.

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