Cosmetology at Paramount Beauty Academy
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Paramount Beauty Academy graduates compare to all programs nationally
Paramount Beauty Academy graduates earn $11k, placing them in the 5th 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 Ohio
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (59 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Beauty Academy | $11,398 | $16,256 | — | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus | $23,788 | $21,934 | $13,833 | 0.58 |
| Salon Institute-Toledo Campus | $22,672 | $22,840 | $12,000 | 0.53 |
| Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester | $22,637 | $17,614 | $11,166 | 0.49 |
| Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati | $22,160 | $28,714 | $9,833 | 0.44 |
| Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg | $21,819 | $19,376 | $11,140 | 0.51 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus Columbus | — | $23,788 | $13,833 |
| Salon Institute-Toledo Campus Toledo | — | $22,672 | $12,000 |
| Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester CANAL WINCHESTER | — | $22,637 | $11,166 |
| Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati West Chester | — | $22,160 | $9,833 |
| Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg Perrysburg | — | $21,819 | $11,140 |
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 Paramount Beauty Academy, approximately 58% 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.