Cosmetology at Orange Technical College-West Campus
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Orange Technical College-West Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally
Orange Technical College-West Campus graduates earn $16k, placing them in the 37th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
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 Florida
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (127 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Technical College-West Campus | $15,944 | $19,913 | — | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $29,668 | $16,935 | $13,577 | 0.46 |
| Palm Beach State College | $24,361 | $29,926 | $9,500 | 0.39 |
| Pensacola State College | $23,911 | $19,755 | $5,500 | 0.23 |
| Suncoast Technical College | $22,662 | — | — | — |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College | $22,028 | $18,101 | — | — |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $29,668 | $13,577 |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $24,361 | $9,500 |
| Pensacola State College Pensacola | $2,348 | $23,911 | $5,500 |
| Suncoast Technical College Sarasota | — | $22,662 | — |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College Panama City | — | $22,028 | — |
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 Orange Technical College-West Campus, approximately 7% 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 50 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.