Median Earnings (1yr)
$15,543
32nd percentile (40th in OH)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology graduates compare to all programs nationally

Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology graduates earn $16k, placing them in the 32th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (59 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology$15,543
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus$23,788$21,934$13,8330.58
Salon Institute-Toledo Campus$22,672$22,840$12,0000.53
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester$22,637$17,614$11,1660.49
Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati$22,160$28,714$9,8330.44
Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg$21,819$19,376$11,1400.51
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus
Columbus
$23,788$13,833
Salon Institute-Toledo Campus
Toledo
$22,672$12,000
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester
CANAL WINCHESTER
$22,637$11,166
Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati
West Chester
$22,160$9,833
Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
Perrysburg
$21,819$11,140

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 Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology, approximately 29% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.