Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy · Amarillo, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy earn a median of $20,065 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 $9,833, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Austin Austin | $26,824 | $9,833 |
| DuVall's School of Cosmetology Bedford | $26,435 | $7,917 |
| Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas Grand Prairie | $23,225 | $5,720 |
| Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology Irving | $23,225 | $5,720 |
| Charles and Sues School of Hair Design Bryan | $23,225 | $9,833 |
| Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus Austin | $23,144 | $7,917 |
| Avenue Five Institute Austin | $23,144 | $7,917 |
| Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin Austin | $22,437 | $7,353 |
| Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin Austin | $22,437 | $7,353 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville Lewisville | $22,320 | $7,917 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown Georgetown | $21,226 | $9,833 |
| Navarro College Corsicana | $20,857 | $9,000 |
| Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design Brenham | $20,768 | $6,936 |
| Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Victoria Victoria | $20,768 | $6,936 |
| Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan Bryan | $20,768 | $6,936 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy make?
The median salary is $20,065 one year after graduation and $25,622 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,833.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.