Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Northwest College-Medford · Medford, OR

CIP 12.04

$18,371Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,384Median earnings 4 years after
$24,826Median earnings 5 years after
$8,619Median federal debt
97Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Northwest College-Medford earn a median of $18,371 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 $8,619, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Tigard
$27,110$13,079
Aveda Institute-Portland
Portland
$21,907$7,917
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-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 Northwest College-Medford make?

The median salary is $18,371 one year after graduation and $24,826 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,619.

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