What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn 2 years after finishing?

Reported median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $19,358 two years after completion.

How many students finish the program?

The school reports a completion rate of 72.5%.

What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?

There are 57 students enrolled at this location.

How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $5,606, while the average annual net price after aid is $16,844.

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State College of Beauty Culture

Wausau, Wisconsin · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 57 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$16,844

cheaper than 42% of comparable schools

Completion rate

72.5%

Median debt at completion

$5,606

Median earnings (10 yr)

$28,037

$1,664.5 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

State College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit school in Wausau, WI that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,844, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $5,606. The school has a 72.5% completion rate, and typical median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $28,037. Students in the cosmetology certificate program typically report median earnings of $19,358 just 2 years after completion.

Net price is 30% above the Wisconsin median ($12,928) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$19,358

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn 2 years after finishing?: Reported median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $19,358 two years after completion.
How many students finish the program?: The school reports a completion rate of 72.5%.
What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?: There are 57 students enrolled at this location.
Is this a public or private school?: State College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $5,606, while the average annual net price after aid is $16,844.

Nearby alternatives in Wisconsin

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee	Milwaukee	$16,101	43.6%	$23,589
Academy of Beauty Professionals	Green Bay	not reported	56.3%	$25,117

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 239877. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.