Median Debt
$7,917
20% below national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Sage School of Massage & Esthetics$7,917
Summit Salon Academy-Portland$27,110$16,5000.61
Aveda Institute-Portland$21,907$28,091$10,5560.48
Phagans School of Beauty$20,537$26,465$11,9690.58
Phagans Beauty College$19,966$22,346$11,9240.60
College of Hair Design Careers$19,284
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Oregon

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Tigard
$27,110$16,500
Aveda Institute-Portland
Portland
$21,907$10,556
Phagans School of Beauty
Salem
$20,537$11,969
Phagans Beauty College
Corvallis
$19,966$11,924
College of Hair Design Careers
Salem
$19,284

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 Sage School of Massage & Esthetics, approximately 31% 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.