Cosmetology at Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (46 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus | $17,026* | — | $9,167* | — |
| Aesthetic Science Institute | $22,638* | $25,225 | $6,333* | 0.28 |
| Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | $22,221* | $12,258 | $9,500* | 0.43 |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca | $22,092* | $22,106 | $9,847* | 0.45 |
| Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics | $21,516* | $24,650 | $6,333* | 0.29 |
| New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa | $20,531* | $25,426 | $6,625* | 0.32 |
| National Median | $17,113* | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Science Institute Latham | — | $22,638 | $6,333 |
| Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES Elmira | — | $22,221 | $9,500 |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca West Seneca | — | $22,092 | $9,847 |
| Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics New York | — | $21,516 | $6,333 |
| New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa white plains | — | $20,531 | $6,625 |
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 Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus, approximately 80% 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 35 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.