Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, South Dakota • Certificate
Median Earnings
$24,114
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$24,114
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
National Average
$19,249
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,656
All programs at Lake Area Technical College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
18
Completers (IPEDS)
1,485
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$12,000
Median Debt
0.50
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$100/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$24,114
Median Earnings
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training | $36,823 | $6,333 |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | $36,799 | $6,333 |
| Saint Paul College | $36,693 | $7,597 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | $32,913 | $11,937 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth | $32,417 | $9,833 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | $31,992 | $6,333 |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School | $31,813 | $6,333 |
| Penrose Academy | $31,518 | $6,333 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle | $30,916 | $7,673 |
| Collectiv Academy | $30,570 | $8,722 |
Other Programs at Lake Area Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $69,774 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,233 | $18,707 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $57,596 | — |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $52,107 | $12,000 |
| Ground Transportation | $51,788 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $48,824 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $48,024 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $44,958 | $12,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $44,218 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,864 | $12,000 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.