Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in Michigan
Compare 30 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Paul Mitchell the School-MichiganSterling Heights · $12,000 federal debt$31,0802Twin City Beauty CollegeSaint Joseph · $9,500 federal debt$30,0313Sharp's Academy of HairstylingGrand Blanc · Debt not reported$29,5054Marketti Academy of CosmetologyWaterford · $9,833 federal debt$29,1225Douglas J Aveda InstituteEast Lansing · $9,833 federal debt$29,0476Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber SchoolSouthgate · $10,556 federal debt$28,6287Paul Mitchell the School-Great LakesPort Huron · $9,833 federal debt$28,3378Paul Mitchell the School-Grand RapidsKentwood · $9,833 federal debt$26,9869French Academy of CosmetologySpring Lake · $11,713 federal debt$26,92010The Salon Professional Academy-Battle CreekBattle Creek · Debt not reported$26,809
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
39-5012Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- State median wage
- $34,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $28,870–$60,590
- State employment
- 8,970
- Projected growth
- +7.7%
- Annual openings
- 73,400
39-5094Skincare Specialists
- State median wage
- $45,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $35,530–$59,980
- State employment
- 1,510
- Projected growth
- +8.8%
- Annual openings
- 14,200
39-5011Barbers
- State median wage
- $35,490
- Middle 50% wage range
- $30,480–$53,960
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +3.3%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
39-5092Manicurists and Pedicurists
- State median wage
- $36,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $33,140–$59,210
- State employment
- 1,020
- Projected growth
- +9.2%
- Annual openings
- 21,900
11-9179Personal Service Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $52,840
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,170–$79,000
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +6.2%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
39-1022First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
- State median wage
- $42,740
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,060–$53,030
- State employment
- 2,010
- Projected growth
- +6.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,000
39-5093Shampooers
- State median wage
- $25,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $25,960–$25,960
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +5.6%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
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A quick read on Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services in Michigan
What do Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 30 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $26,040 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $9,833 among the 24 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.