Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · California College of Barbering and Cosmetology · Stockton, CA

CIP 12.04

$20,065Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,415Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$8,280Median federal debt
235Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at California College of Barbering and Cosmetology earn a median of $20,065 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 $8,280, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose
San Jose
$24,660$6,333
San Jose City College
San Jose
$23,253—
MTI College
Sacramento
$21,371$9,833
Institute of Technology
Clovis
$21,184$12,861
Shasta School of Cosmetology
Redding
$20,144—
Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
Modesto
$20,060$6,333
Hoss Lee Academy
Roseville
$19,797$6,333
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
San Francisco
$19,002$6,333
Moler Barber College
Oakland
$18,947$12,445
Sacramento City College
Sacramento
$18,184—
American Beauty College
West Covina
$18,085$5,775
J D Academy of Salon and Spa
Danville
$18,059$6,211
Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Pleasant Hill
$17,858$12,850
Bellus Academy-Poway
Poway
$17,745$9,376
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Santa Fe Springs
$17,655$3,530

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from California College of Barbering and Cosmetology make?

The median salary is $20,065 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,280.

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