Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 12.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$27,841Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$6,333Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology earn a median of $27,841. 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 $6,333, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metro Beauty Academy
Allentown
$21,226$9,583
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington
$20,871$7,638
South Hills Beauty Academy
Pittsburgh
$20,852$3,431
Douglas Education Center
Monessen
$20,532$8,750
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork
Lancaster
$19,624$3,167
The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
Altoona
$19,048$8,028
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
Pottsville
$18,639$12,500
Premier Barber Institute
Norristown
$18,424$13,583
Altoona Beauty School Inc
Altoona
$18,188$4,750
Barber School of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
$17,890$13,583
Laurel Technical Institute
Hermitage
$17,251$7,971
Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc
Lansdale
$17,234—
Empire Beauty School-Hanover
Hanover
$17,113$13,583
Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$17,113$13,583
Empire Beauty School-Springfield
Springfield
$16,429$13,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology make?

The median salary is $27,841.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,333.

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