Cosmetology at College of Hair Design Careers
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How College of Hair Design Careers graduates compare to all programs nationally
College of Hair Design Careers graduates earn $19k, placing them in the 69th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Hair Design Careers | $19,284 | — | — | — |
| Summit Salon Academy-Portland | $27,110 | — | $16,500 | 0.61 |
| Aveda Institute-Portland | $21,907 | $28,091 | $10,556 | 0.48 |
| Phagans School of Beauty | $20,537 | $26,465 | $11,969 | 0.58 |
| Phagans Beauty College | $19,966 | $22,346 | $11,924 | 0.60 |
| Northwest College-Clackamas | $18,371 | $22,752 | $10,743 | 0.58 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Oregon
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Salon Academy-Portland Tigard | — | $27,110 | $16,500 |
| Aveda Institute-Portland Portland | — | $21,907 | $10,556 |
| Phagans School of Beauty Salem | — | $20,537 | $11,969 |
| Phagans Beauty College Corvallis | — | $19,966 | $11,924 |
| Northwest College-Clackamas Happy Valley | — | $18,371 | $10,743 |
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 College of Hair Design Careers, approximately 42% 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.