Cosmetology at Southside Virginia Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Southside Virginia Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southside Virginia Community College graduates earn $17k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Virginia Community College | $16,944 | — | — | — |
| The Esthetic Institute | $29,301 | — | $11,208 | 0.38 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | $27,490 | $36,799 | $6,944 | 0.25 |
| The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics | $23,974 | $21,513 | $7,333 | 0.31 |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy | $22,763 | $21,094 | $8,517 | 0.37 |
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center | $21,937 | — | $13,666 | 0.62 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Esthetic Institute Vienna | — | $29,301 | $11,208 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics Ashland | — | $27,490 | $6,944 |
| The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics Virginia Beach | — | $23,974 | $7,333 |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy Reston | — | $22,763 | $8,517 |
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center Culpeper | — | $21,937 | $13,666 |
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 Southside Virginia Community College, approximately 34% 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.