Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at El Paso Community College
Ranked 45th of 48 certificate (under 1 year) 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 (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of El Paso Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services earn a median $22,561 one year after graduating, rising to $36,491 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $32,883 for this field, ranking 45th of 48 reporting programs.
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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