Median Debt
$9,833
At national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology$24,935$9,833
Northern Michigan University$21,628$9,8330.45
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School$20,460$25,241$10,5560.52
Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes$18,580$18,042$9,8330.53
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids$18,410$24,204$9,8330.53
Douglas J Aveda Institute$18,082$21,047$9,8330.54
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 Marketti Academy of Cosmetology, approximately 11% 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.