Median Earnings (1yr)
$12,948
14th percentile (25th in MD)
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Hair Academy II graduates compare to all programs nationally

Hair Academy II graduates earn $13k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Hair Academy II$12,948
The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School$20,844$24,285$12,5830.60
The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School$20,844$24,285$12,5830.60
Cortiva Institute$20,754$24,675$7,9170.38
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy$20,694$20,024$13,5500.65
Montgomery Beauty School$18,623$19,815$12,9370.69
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Frederick
$20,844$12,583
The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Annapolis
$20,844$12,583
Cortiva Institute
Linthicum
$20,754$7,917
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy
Salisbury
$20,694$13,550
Montgomery Beauty School
Silver Spring
$18,623$12,937

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 Hair Academy II, approximately 41% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 32 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.