Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at KaiStar
Federal Way, WA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 111 graduates a year
KaiStar graduates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How KaiStar Compares for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
All 1025 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 | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle Seattle, WA | $43,507 | $40,017 | #9 | $21,785 |
| 2 | Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty Newark, DE | $41,297 | $41,050 | #3 | $25,168 |
| 3 | Warrensburg Area Career Center Warrensburg, MO | $40,423 | $43,342 | #1 | $23,749 |
| 4 | Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy Reston, VA | $39,840 | $36,278 | #46 | $22,763 |
| 5 | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN | $39,570 | $37,798 | #26 | $24,230 |
| 6 | San Jose City College San Jose, CA | $39,039 | $35,523 | #66 | $23,253 |
| 7 | Aveda Institute-Denver Denver, CO | $39,029 | $36,500 | #41 | $26,636 |
| 8 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $39,022 | $40,604 | #6 | $22,152 |
| 9 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN | $38,855 | $37,115 | #32 | $32,987 |
| 10 | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Woburn, MA | $38,769 | $34,140 | #105 | $26,234 |
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| 44 | New York Institute of Beauty Islandia, NY | $35,986 | $34,251 | #97 | $18,365 |
| 45 | Barber & Beauty Institute of New York Hempstead, NY | $35,980 | $34,246 | #100 | $19,470 |
| 46 | Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis Carmel, IN | $35,969 | $38,588 | #11 | $24,147 |
| 47 | KaiStar Federal Way, WA | $35,881 | $33,003 | #142 | $23,084 |
| 48 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $35,835 | $37,288 | #31 | $27,049 |
| 49 | Capri College-Davenport Davenport, IA | $35,754 | $37,609 | #27 | $22,161 |
| 50 | Cortiva Institute Linthicum, MD | $35,636 | $31,275 | #222 | $20,754 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do KaiStar cosmetology and related personal grooming services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,084 one year after graduating and $35,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does KaiStar rank for cosmetology and related personal grooming services?
Among 1025 colleges reporting earnings for cosmetology and related personal grooming services graduates, KaiStar ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is cosmetology and related personal grooming services at KaiStar worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for cosmetology and related personal grooming services ($26,307), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,555.
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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.