Cosmetology and barbering
1,519 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in cosmetology and barbering.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | $23,574 | $26,888 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | $23,214 | $29,914 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 28
- Arizona 25
- Arkansas 29
- California 131
- Colorado 26
- Connecticut 12
- Delaware 7
- District of Columbia 2
- Florida 120
- Georgia 44
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 15
- Illinois 67
- Indiana 31
- Iowa 19
- Kansas 22
- Kentucky 24
- Louisiana 37
- Maine 3
- Maryland 18
- Massachusetts 22
- Michigan 43
- Minnesota 18
- Mississippi 29
- Missouri 26
- Montana 4
- Nebraska 5
- Nevada 12
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- New York 44
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- Ohio 58
- Oklahoma 46
- Oregon 17
- Pennsylvania 62
- Rhode Island 3
- South Carolina 27
- South Dakota 4
- Tennessee 45
- Texas 156
- Utah 29
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- West Virginia 12
- Wisconsin 29
- Wyoming 3
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.