Cosmetology at Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Lurleen B Wallace Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Lurleen B Wallace Community College graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 83th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | $20,912 | — | — | — |
| Blue Cliff Career College | $20,014 | $24,667 | $9,833 | 0.49 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | $19,828 | — | — | — |
| Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology | $16,328 | — | $16,500 | 1.01 |
| Brown Beauty Barber School | $16,147 | — | $16,500 | 1.02 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville | $15,976 | $19,775 | $15,333 | 0.96 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cliff Career College Mobile | — | $20,014 | $9,833 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Dothan | $4,920 | $19,828 | — |
| Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology Jackson | — | $16,328 | $16,500 |
| Brown Beauty Barber School Bessemer | — | $16,147 | $16,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville Madison | — | $15,976 | $15,333 |
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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College, approximately 36% 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.