Cosmetology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all cosmetology certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis | $18,312 | $16,147 | -12% |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville | $25,878 | $29,204 | +13% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro | $20,606 | $24,432 | +19% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville | $20,606 | $24,432 | +19% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis | $17,239 | $21,824 | +27% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (47 total in state)
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| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis | $18,312 | $16,147 | $9,000* | — |
 The Salon Professional Academy-NashvilleNashville | $25,878 | $29,204 | $9,833* | 0.38 |
 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MurfreesboroMurfreesboro | $22,176 | — | —* | — |
 Image Maker Beauty InstituteHendersonville | $21,451 | — | $11,580* | 0.54 |
 Austin's Beauty College IncClarksville | $20,977 | — | $9,833* | 0.47 |
 Brillare Beauty InstituteCleveland | $20,885 | — | $7,917* | 0.38 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with cosmetology graduates
Skincare Specialists
Barbers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Personal Service Managers, All Other
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Spa Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Shampooers
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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, approximately 44% 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 47 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.