Cosmetology at Top Nails & Hair Beauty School
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Top Nails & Hair Beauty School graduates compare to all programs nationally
Top Nails & Hair Beauty School graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Utah
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Utah (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Nails & Hair Beauty School | $27,296 | $22,825 | — | — |
| Medspa Academies | $25,502 | $27,712 | $12,394 | 0.49 |
| Acaydia School of Aesthetics | $25,253 | $21,119 | $7,668 | 0.30 |
| Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare | $24,463 | $26,356 | $7,667 | 0.31 |
| Cameo College of Essential Beauty | $22,885 | $25,342 | $6,150 | 0.27 |
| Mandalyn Academy | $21,711 | $24,436 | $7,667 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Utah
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medspa Academies South Jordan | — | $25,502 | $12,394 |
| Acaydia School of Aesthetics Provo | — | $25,253 | $7,668 |
| Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare Salt Lake City | — | $24,463 | $7,667 |
| Cameo College of Essential Beauty Murray | — | $22,885 | $6,150 |
| Mandalyn Academy American Fork | — | $21,711 | $7,667 |
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 Top Nails & Hair Beauty School, approximately 2% 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.