Cosmetology at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all cosmetology certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | $14,110 | $14,887 | +6% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville | $20,033 | $23,572 | +18% |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green | $21,439 | $20,857 | -3% |
| Empire Beauty School-Florence | $18,408 | $20,474 | +11% |
| Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth | $15,679 | $20,441 | +30% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (27 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegePaducah | $4,656 | $14,110 | $14,887 | $9,000* | — |
 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling GreenBowling Green | — | $21,439 | $20,857 | $10,667* | 0.50 |
 Paul Mitchell the School-LouisvilleLouisville | — | $20,033 | $23,572 | $12,583* | 0.63 |
 Ideal Beauty AcademyLouisville | — | $19,513 | $18,702 | $8,401* | 0.43 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-LexingtonLexington | — | $18,950 | $18,824 | $16,500* | 0.87 |
 Empire Beauty School-FlorenceFlorence | — | $18,408 | $20,474 | $15,765* | 0.86 |
| National Median | — | $17,113 | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with cosmetology graduates
Skincare Specialists
Barbers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Personal Service Managers, All Other
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Spa Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Shampooers
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 West Kentucky Community and Technical College, approximately 32% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.