Est. Earnings (1yr)
$15,179
Est. from MI median (28 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$9,833
Est. from MI median (23 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Creative Hair School of Cosmetology$15,179*$9,833*
Northern Michigan University$21,628*$9,833*0.45
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School$20,460*$25,241$10,556*0.52
Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes$18,580*$18,042$9,833*0.53
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids$18,410*$24,204$9,833*0.53
Douglas J Aveda Institute$18,082*$21,047$9,833*0.54
National Median$17,113*$9,862*0.58
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Cosmetology Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
$13,304$21,628$9,833
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School
Southgate
$20,460$10,556
Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes
Port Huron
$18,580$9,833
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids
Kentwood
$18,410$9,833
Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing
$18,082$9,833

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 Creative Hair School of Cosmetology, 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 28 similar programs in MI. Actual outcomes may vary.