Median Earnings (1yr)
$21,124
85th percentile
60th percentile in Massachusetts
Median Debt
$7,117
28% below national median

Analysis

Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth stands out in Massachusetts cosmetology training, producing graduates who earn significantly more than typical program outcomes—$23,325 four years out versus the state median of $17,390. That's a 34% premium over what most Massachusetts cosmetology graduates make, placing this program at the 60th percentile statewide and an impressive 85th percentile nationally.

The financial picture looks particularly favorable. At just $7,117 in median debt—about $1,600 below the state median and nearly $3,000 below the national average—students graduate with manageable obligations. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 means most graduates can realistically pay down their loans within a year or two of entering the field. While starting salaries around $21,000 won't support an independent lifestyle in Plymouth immediately, the earnings trajectory shows healthy 10% growth over four years, and graduates are outearning most of their regional peers.

For students serious about building a cosmetology career in Massachusetts, this program delivers strong value. You're paying less than average to attend a school whose graduates consistently out-earn the competition. The combination of low debt and above-average earnings makes this one of the smarter financial bets in the state's cosmetology landscape.

Where Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all cosmetology certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth$21,124$23,325+10%
COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester$20,720$26,886+30%
New England Hair Academy$17,390$26,294+51%
EINE Inc$20,496$26,067+27%
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics$26,234$24,607-6%

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (22 total in state)

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SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Spa Tech Institute-PlymouthPlymouth$21,124$23,325$7,1170.34
Catherine Hinds Institute of EstheticsWoburn$26,234$24,607$7,6670.29
Spa Tech Institute-WestboroWestborough$21,124$23,325$7,1170.34
COLLECTIV Academy-WorcesterWorcester$20,720$26,886$10,6670.51
EINE IncTewksbury$20,496$26,067$8,8330.43
Rob Roy Academy-Fall RiverFall River$18,364$9,5000.52
National Median$17,113$9,8620.58

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with cosmetology graduates

Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

$41,560/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Barbers

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

$35,420/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.

$35,420/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

$34,660/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Personal Service Managers, All Other

All personal service managers not listed separately.

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Spa Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Shampooers

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

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 Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth, approximately 32% 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 296 graduates with reported earnings and 333 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.