Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · The Hair Academy · Bismarck, ND

CIP 12.04

$29,327Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,244Median earnings 4 years after
$32,560Median earnings 5 years after
$11,344Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at The Hair Academy earn a median of $29,327 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 $11,344, about 39% 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 Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
Fargo
$29,330$12,000
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 Hair Academy make?

The median salary is $29,327 one year after graduation and $32,560 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,344.

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