Cosmetology at Vaughn Beauty College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Beauty College | $14,237* | — | $10,005* | — |
| Hinds Community College | $17,704* | $14,285 | $9,781* | 0.55 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $17,660* | $21,301 | $5,500* | 0.31 |
| Meridian Community College | $17,559* | $18,352 | —* | — |
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture | $15,880* | $15,408 | $12,266* | 0.77 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology | $15,875* | $18,693 | $5,616* | 0.35 |
| National Median | $17,113* | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $3,825 | $17,704 | $9,781 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $3,660 | $17,660 | $5,500 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $3,932 | $17,559 | — |
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture Laurel | — | $15,880 | $12,266 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology Clinton | — | $15,875 | $5,616 |
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 Vaughn Beauty College, approximately 45% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 20 similar programs in MS. Actual outcomes may vary.