Cosmetology at Waynesville Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Career Center | $20,888* | — | $9,000* | — |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | $27,878* | $23,669 | $11,981* | 0.43 |
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | $23,749* | $19,522 | —* | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Warrensburg Area Career Center Warrensburg | — | $23,749 | — |
| 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 |
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 Waynesville Career Center, approximately 58% 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 17 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.