Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Undergraduate certificate · The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC · Washington, DC

CIP 12.04

$19,048Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,814Median earnings 4 years after
$27,912Median earnings 5 years after
$8,028Median federal debt
93Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC earn a median of $19,048 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 $8,028, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate certificate) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bennett Career Institute
Washington
$20,316$6,333

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates from The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC make?

The median salary is $19,048 one year after graduation and $27,912 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,028.

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