Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · Northern Technical College · Pine Bluff, AR

CIP 12.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$29,661Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$9,833Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Northern Technical College earn a median of $29,661. 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 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Academy of Salon and Spa
Fort Smith
$19,443$6,333
The Salon Professional Academy
Sherwood
$18,091$6,333
Designer Barber & Stylist School
Fort Smith
$17,460$16,298
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from Northern Technical College make?

The median salary is $29,661.

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.