Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Undergraduate certificate · Designer Barber & Stylist School · Fort Smith, AR
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Designer Barber & Stylist School earn a median of $17,460 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 $16,298, about 93% of first-year earnings.
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arkansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Salon and Spa Fort Smith | $19,443 | $6,333 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Sherwood | $18,091 | $6,333 |
| Arkansas Technical School North Little Rock | $17,388 | $16,500 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design Springdale | $16,574 | $8,303 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport | $15,140 | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock North Little Rock | $14,898 | $13,057 |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc North Little Rock | $14,513 | $9,459 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Conway | $14,388 | $9,500 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jacksonville | $14,388 | $9,500 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jonesboro | $14,085 | $11,857 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas Fayetteville | $14,040 | $9,833 |
| Searcy Beauty College Searcy | $13,984 | $12,500 |
| Washington Barber College Inc Little Rock | $12,496 | $12,972 |
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology Rogers | $11,572 | $6,211 |
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology El Dorado | $11,050 | $9,833 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Designer Barber & Stylist School make?
The median salary is $17,460 one year after graduation and $17,466 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,298.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.