Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup | $16,429* | $29,445 | $12,583* | — |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | $20,844* | $24,285 | $12,583* | 0.60 |
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | $20,844* | $24,285 | $12,583* | 0.60 |
| Cortiva Institute | $20,754* | $24,675 | $7,917* | 0.38 |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy | $20,694* | $20,024 | $13,550* | 0.65 |
| Montgomery Beauty School | $18,623* | $19,815 | $12,937* | 0.69 |
| National Median | $17,113* | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Maryland
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School Frederick | — | $20,844 | $12,583 |
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School Annapolis | — | $20,844 | $12,583 |
| Cortiva Institute Linthicum | — | $20,754 | $7,917 |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy Salisbury | — | $20,694 | $13,550 |
| Montgomery Beauty School Silver Spring | — | $18,623 | $12,937 |
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 Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup, approximately 46% 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 13 similar programs in MD. Actual outcomes may vary.