Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Paul Mitchell the School-Reno · Reno, NV

CIP 12.04

$19,523Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,110Median earnings 4 years after
$22,895Median earnings 5 years after
$10,500Median federal debt
149Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Paul Mitchell the School-Reno earn a median of $19,523 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 $10,500, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
International Academy of Style
Reno
$26,349$8,281
Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics
Las Vegas
$25,502$8,443
Avalon Institute-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$21,496$7,426
Casal Institute of Nevada
Las Vegas
$19,225$6,333
L Makeup Institute
Las Vegas
$17,300$3,880
Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$16,820$11,367
Milan Institute-Sparks
Sparks
$15,635—
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
Reno
$14,943$6,333
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$14,299$8,050
Milan Institute-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$13,386$6,333

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $19,523 one year after graduation and $22,895 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.

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