Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee · Wauwatosa, WI

CIP 12.04

$19,570Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$29,295Median earnings 4 years after
$28,576Median earnings 5 years after
$10,666Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee earn a median of $19,570 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 $10,666, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
$27,049$8,675
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison
Madison
$25,029$6,333
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee
$25,029$6,333
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Onalaska
$25,017$12,000
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
$23,405$8,174
First Class Cosmetology School
Beloit
$23,235$10,194
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
$23,198$9,500
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
$22,152$8,875
VICI Beauty School
Greenfield
$21,773$6,216
The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
Kenosha
$21,678$10,194
The Professional Hair Design Academy
Eau Claire
$21,659$10,500
Advanced College of Cosmetology
Waupun
$21,100$11,110
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville
Janesville
$20,302$13,333
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Green Bay
$18,729$9,833
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Appleton
$18,729$9,833

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $19,570 one year after graduation and $28,576 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,666.

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