Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Aveda Institute-Portland · Portland, OR
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Aveda Institute-Portland earn a median of $21,907 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 $7,917, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Oregon schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Salon Academy-Portland Tigard | $27,110 | $13,079 |
| Phagans School of Beauty Salem | $20,537 | $8,891 |
| Phagans Beauty College Corvallis | $19,966 | $9,646 |
| College of Hair Design Careers Salem | $19,284 | — |
| Northwest College-Medford Medford | $18,371 | $8,619 |
| Northwest College-Tualatin Tualatin | $18,371 | $8,619 |
| Northwest College-Eugene Springfield | $18,371 | $8,619 |
| Northwest College-Clackamas Happy Valley | $18,371 | $8,619 |
| Northwest College-Beaverton Beaverton | $18,371 | $8,619 |
| Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty Grants Pass | $17,216 | $8,812 |
| Phagans School of Hair Design Happy Valley | $16,034 | $8,382 |
| Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology Portland | $15,905 | $8,973 |
| Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College Bend | $15,816 | $6,333 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Aveda Institute-Portland make?
The median salary is $21,907 one year after graduation and $28,625 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,917.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.