Cosmetology at Pearl River Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Pearl River Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pearl River Community College graduates earn $8k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Community College | $7,580 | — | — | — |
| Hinds Community College | $17,704 | $14,285 | $9,781 | 0.55 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $17,660 | $21,301 | $5,500 | 0.31 |
| Meridian Community College | $17,559 | $18,352 | — | — |
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture | $15,880 | $15,408 | $12,266 | 0.77 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology | $15,875 | $18,693 | $5,616 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $3,825 | $17,704 | $9,781 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $3,660 | $17,660 | $5,500 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $3,932 | $17,559 | — |
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture Laurel | — | $15,880 | $12,266 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology Clinton | — | $15,875 | $5,616 |
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 Pearl River Community College, approximately 47% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.