Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy · Yakima, WA

CIP 12.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,040Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$7,917Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy earn a median of $31,040. 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 $7,917, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline
Shoreline
$25,497$12,344
Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane
Spokane Valley
$24,554$10,556
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett
$23,420$7,904
Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Way
Federal Way
$23,084$10,555
Summit Salon Academy
Tacoma
$22,595$7,916
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
Vancouver
$21,907$7,917
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle
Seattle
$21,785$7,673
Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
Richland
$20,689$9,546
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Kennewick
$19,806$9,500
Stylemaster College of Hair Design
Longview
$18,413$8,392
Spokane Community College
Spokane
$17,869$6,460
Studio Beauty School
Spokane Valley
$17,110$7,450

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy make?

The median salary is $31,040.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,917.

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