Median Earnings (1yr)
$14,421
22nd percentile (40th in OK)
Sample Size
88
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Broken Arrow Beauty College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Broken Arrow Beauty College graduates earn $14k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (42 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Broken Arrow Beauty College$14,421$22,820
Tulsa Technology Center$26,713$23,447
Central Oklahoma College$19,149$20,775$8,7070.45
Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa$18,119$16,971$11,0450.61
The Academy of Hair Design LLC$17,958$16,5000.92
Eves College of Hairstyling$17,702$12,2520.69
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Oklahoma

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa
$26,713
Central Oklahoma College
Oklahoma City
$19,149$8,707
Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa
Tulsa
$18,119$11,045
The Academy of Hair Design LLC
Oklahoma City
$17,958$16,500
Eves College of Hairstyling
Lawton
$17,702$12,252

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 Broken Arrow Beauty College, approximately 46% 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.