Median Earnings (1yr)
$18,159
59th percentile (40th in AZ)
Sample Size
26
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How East Valley Institute of Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Valley Institute of Technology graduates earn $18k, placing them in the 59th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Valley Institute of Technology$18,159
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts$26,795$22,250$9,5000.35
Penrose Academy$23,700$31,518$8,0430.34
Aveda Institute-Phoenix$23,086$26,437$10,5550.46
Aveda Institute-Tucson$23,086$26,437$10,5550.46
International Barber College$22,925$16,5000.72
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe
$26,795$9,500
Penrose Academy
Scottsdale
$23,700$8,043
Aveda Institute-Phoenix
Tempe
$23,086$10,555
Aveda Institute-Tucson
Tucson
$23,086$10,555
International Barber College
Chandler
$22,925$16,500

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 East Valley Institute of Technology, approximately 18% 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.