Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, North Carolina • Certificate
Median Earnings
$14,627
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$14,627
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
National Average
$19,249
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,234
All programs at Catawba Valley Community College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
1,485
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,627
Median Earnings
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training | $36,823 | $6,333 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | $36,799 | $6,333 |
| Saint Paul College | $36,693 | $7,597 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | $32,913 | $11,937 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth | $32,417 | $9,833 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | $31,992 | $6,333 |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School | $31,813 | $6,333 |
| Penrose Academy | $31,518 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle | $30,916 | $7,673 |
| Collectiv Academy | $30,570 | $8,722 |
Other Programs at Catawba Valley Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $58,932 | $5,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $49,214 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,972 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,780 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $38,016 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $35,972 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,570 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,111 | $5,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $32,467 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,230 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.