Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Houston Community College
Ranked 6th of 10 associate 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 (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Houston Community College's associate program in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services earn a median $32,149 one year after graduating, rising to $45,210 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $38,015 for this field, ranking 6th of 10 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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