Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL · Associate's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Gadsden State Community College graduates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gadsden State Community College Compares for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
All 11 colleges reporting cosmetology and related personal grooming services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA | $33,290 | $30,620 | #3 | $19,389 |
| 2 | Douglas Education Center Monessen, PA | $32,245 | $32,793 | #1 | $19,347 |
| 3 | Casal Institute of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $28,881 | $29,975 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $27,398 | $31,723 | #2 | $16,496 |
| 5 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $26,550 | $28,492 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Bevill State Community College Jasper, AL | $23,086 | $26,205 | #7 | $19,013 |
| 7 | Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS | $22,918 | $27,807 | #6 | $12,693 |
| 8 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $22,631 | $23,009 | #8 | $15,372 |
| 9 | Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL | $18,504 | $21,004 | #9 | $19,107 |
| 10 | Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX | $18,037 | $18,338 | #10 | $12,707 |
| 11 | Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education Pomona, CA | $17,458 | $15,886 | #11 | — |
Other Majors at Gadsden State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,739 | $61,443 | #624 of 962 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $55,801 | $37,595 | #26 of 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,974 | $41,946 | #501 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,432 | $18,926 | #516 of 947 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $40,904 | $37,302 | #59 of 59 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | $36,407 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $31,533 | $22,360 | #52 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gadsden State Community College cosmetology and related personal grooming services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,107 one year after graduating and $18,504 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gadsden State Community College rank for cosmetology and related personal grooming services?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for cosmetology and related personal grooming services graduates, Gadsden State Community College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cosmetology and related personal grooming services at Gadsden State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for cosmetology and related personal grooming services ($27,014).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.