Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay · Pleasant Hill, CA

CIP 12.04

$17,858Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,183Median earnings 4 years after
$27,442Median earnings 5 years after
$12,850Median federal debt
171Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay earn a median of $17,858 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 $12,850, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose
San Jose
$24,660$6,333
San Jose City College
San Jose
$23,253—
MTI College
Sacramento
$21,371$9,833
Institute of Technology
Clovis
$21,184$12,861
Shasta School of Cosmetology
Redding
$20,144—
California College of Barbering and Cosmetology
Stockton
$20,065$8,280
Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
Modesto
$20,060$6,333
Hoss Lee Academy
Roseville
$19,797$6,333
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
San Francisco
$19,002$6,333
Moler Barber College
Oakland
$18,947$12,445
Sacramento City College
Sacramento
$18,184—
American Beauty College
West Covina
$18,085$5,775
J D Academy of Salon and Spa
Danville
$18,059$6,211
Bellus Academy-Poway
Poway
$17,745$9,376
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Santa Fe Springs
$17,655$3,530

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $17,858 one year after graduation and $27,442 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,850.

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