Cosmetology at Warrensburg Area Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Warrensburg Area Career Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Warrensburg Area Career Center graduates earn $24k, 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 Missouri
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | $23,749 | $19,522 | — | — |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | $27,878 | $23,669 | $11,981 | 0.43 |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs | $23,309 | $20,195 | $8,049 | 0.35 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles | $23,204 | $26,884 | $9,833 | 0.42 |
| Grabber School of Hair Design | $22,626 | $22,087 | $12,465 | 0.55 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia | $22,267 | $21,566 | $9,833 | 0.44 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Independence | — | $27,878 | $11,981 |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs Blue Springs | — | $23,309 | $8,049 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles St. Charles | — | $23,204 | $9,833 |
| Grabber School of Hair Design St. Louis | — | $22,626 | $12,465 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia | — | $22,267 | $9,833 |
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 Warrensburg Area Career Center, approximately 68% 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.