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 Florida

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (127 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cozmo Beauty School$22,558
Florida State College at Jacksonville$29,668$16,935$13,5770.46
Palm Beach State College$24,361$29,926$9,5000.39
Pensacola State College$23,911$19,755$5,5000.23
Suncoast Technical College$22,662
Tom P. Haney Technical College$22,028$18,101
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$2,878$29,668$13,577
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
$3,050$24,361$9,500
Pensacola State College
Pensacola
$2,348$23,911$5,500
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota
$22,662
Tom P. Haney Technical College
Panama City
$22,028

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 Cozmo Beauty School, 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.