Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Minnesota West Community and Technical College's certificate (2-4 years) program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services earn a median $25,623 one year after graduating, rising to $38,279 by year ten. Figures are based on 64 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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