Cosmetology at Northern New Mexico College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in New Mexico
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico College | $16,854* | — | — | — |
| Aveda Institute-New Mexico | $18,842* | $21,366 | $9,862 | 0.52 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque | $16,872* | $22,765 | $13,000 | 0.77 |
| Urban Academy of Beauty | $16,872* | $22,765 | $13,000 | 0.77 |
| Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | $16,854* | $21,663 | $9,500 | 0.56 |
| Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute | $16,841* | — | $6,416 | 0.38 |
| National Median | $17,113* | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in New Mexico
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-New Mexico Albuquerque | — | $18,842 | $9,862 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque Albuquerque | — | $16,872 | $13,000 |
| Urban Academy of Beauty Rio Rancho | — | $16,872 | $13,000 |
| Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe Santa Fe | — | $16,854 | $9,500 |
| Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute Albuquerque | — | $16,841 | $6,416 |
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 Northern New Mexico 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.
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 7 similar programs in NM. Actual outcomes may vary.