Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs in Wisconsin

Compare 22 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Madison Area Technical College	Madison	$39,022	$8,875
2	Advanced College of Cosmetology	Waupun	$36,524	$11,420
3	Waukesha County Technical College	Pewaukee	$35,835	$9,750
4	VICI Beauty School	Greenfield	$35,611	$9,290
5	The Institute of Beauty and Wellness	Milwaukee	$35,396	$10,555
6	The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison	Madison	$35,396	$10,555
7	Chippewa Valley Technical College	Eau Claire	$34,901	$9,395
8	The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton	Appleton	$32,971	$11,679
9	The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska	Onalaska	$32,924	$12,000
10	Northwood Technical College	Rice Lake	$32,846	$5,500
11	The Professional Hair Design Academy	Eau Claire	$30,905	$12,000
12	Academy of Beauty Professionals	Madison	$30,611	$9,962
13	Academy of Beauty Professionals	Appleton	$30,611	$9,962
14	Academy of Beauty Professionals	Green Bay	$30,611	$9,962
15	Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee	Wauwatosa	$29,295	$10,667
16	Gateway Technical College	Kenosha	$27,759	$7,958
17	Empire Beauty School-Green Bay	Ashwaubenon	$26,761	$13,849
18	Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee	Milwaukee	$26,761	$13,849
19	The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha	Kenosha	$25,680	$13,810
20	State College of Beauty Culture	Wausau	$23,964	Not available
21	Milwaukee Area Technical College	Milwaukee	$23,372	$10,500
22	First Class Cosmetology School	Beloit	$21,872	$8,790

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.