Cosmetology at M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant graduates compare to all programs nationally
M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant graduates earn $14k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (41 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant | $14,261 | — | — | — |
| 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 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant, approximately 43% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.