Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,257
95th percentile (40th in WA)
Est. Median Debt
$8,496
Est. from national median (184 programs)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology graduates compare to all programs nationally

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all somatic bodywork 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 Washington

Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Washington (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology$26,257$28,694$8,496*
Carrington College-Spokane$26,740$24,200$9,500*0.36
National Median$20,079$8,792*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Somatic Bodywork Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Carrington College-Spokane
Spokane
$26,740$9,500

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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology, approximately 48% 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.