Cosmetology at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
poplarbluffschools.netEarnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center | — | $17,816 | — |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles | $23,204 | $26,884 | +16% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis | $22,147 | $26,691 | +21% |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | $27,878 | $23,669 | -15% |
| SPBK Enterprises Inc | $18,699 | $23,555 | +26% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Poplar Bluff Technical Career CenterPoplar Bluff | $20,888* | $17,816 | $9,000* | — |
 Summit Salon Academy Kansas CityIndependence | $27,878* | $23,669 | $11,981* | 0.43 |
 Warrensburg Area Career CenterWarrensburg | $23,749* | $19,522 | —* | — |
 House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue SpringsBlue Springs | $23,309* | $20,195 | $8,049* | 0.35 |
 The Salon Professional Academy-St CharlesSt. Charles | $23,204* | $26,884 | $9,833* | 0.42 |
 Grabber School of Hair DesignSt. Louis | $22,626* | $22,087 | $12,465* | 0.55 |
| National Median | $17,113* | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
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 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, approximately 77% 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 17 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.