Where Fortis College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all cosmetology certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College | — | $21,848 | — |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville | $15,804 | $26,885 | +70% |
| Blue Cliff Career College | $20,014 | $24,667 | +23% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham | $15,782 | $21,594 | +37% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville | $15,976 | $19,775 | +24% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (30 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortis CollegeMobile | — | $16,147* | $21,848 | $10,819 | — |
 Lurleen B Wallace Community CollegeAndalusia | $4,980 | $20,912* | — | — | — |
 Blue Cliff Career CollegeMobile | — | $20,014* | $24,667 | $9,833 | 0.49 |
 George C Wallace Community College-DothanDothan | $4,920 | $19,828* | — | — | — |
 Alabama School of Nail Technology & CosmetologyJackson | — | $16,328* | — | $16,500 | 1.01 |
 Brown Beauty Barber SchoolBessemer | — | $16,147* | — | $16,500 | 1.02 |
| National Median | — | $17,113* | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with cosmetology graduates
Skincare Specialists
Barbers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Personal Service Managers, All Other
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Spa Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Shampooers
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 Fortis College, approximately 79% 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 9 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.