Cosmetology at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Ocean County Vocational-Technical School graduates compare to all programs nationally
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School graduates earn $15k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | $15,002 | — | — | — |
| Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | $22,676 | $17,386 | $8,248 | 0.36 |
| Cutting Edge Academy | $19,411 | — | $9,833 | 0.51 |
| Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology | $18,519 | $22,163 | $6,211 | 0.34 |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield | $18,408 | $20,474 | $15,765 | 0.86 |
| Empire Beauty School-Union | $18,408 | $20,474 | $15,765 | 0.86 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in New Jersey
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield North Plainfield | — | $22,676 | $8,248 |
| Cutting Edge Academy Succasunna | — | $19,411 | $9,833 |
| Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology Wayne | — | $18,519 | $6,211 |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield Bloomfield | — | $18,408 | $15,765 |
| Empire Beauty School-Union Union | — | $18,408 | $15,765 |
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 Ocean County Vocational-Technical School, approximately 42% 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.