Cosmetology at Academy of Careers and Technology
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Academy of Careers and Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally
Academy of Careers and Technology graduates earn $17k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in West Virginia
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Careers and Technology | $17,407 | — | — | — |
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | $21,049 | $16,212 | $9,500 | 0.45 |
| International Beauty School 4 | $16,785 | $14,410 | $12,000 | 0.71 |
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | $14,910 | $13,146 | $8,916 | 0.60 |
| Carver Career Center | $13,524 | $21,468 | — | — |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | $11,915 | — | $6,906 | 0.58 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in West Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across West Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy Clarksburg | — | $21,049 | $9,500 |
| International Beauty School 4 Martinsburg | — | $16,785 | $12,000 |
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture Charleston | — | $14,910 | $8,916 |
| Carver Career Center Charleston | — | $13,524 | — |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture Huntington | — | $11,915 | $6,906 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Academy of Careers and Technology, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.