Cosmetology programs in Wisconsin
32 cosmetology programs at 29 Wisconsin schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (24 programs), the state median is $26,071 one year after completion, 13% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $9,858.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 68 | $33,330 | $6,258 | $71 |
| The Professional Hair Design Academy | Eau Claire, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 21 | $32,423 | $12,839 | $146 |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison | Madison, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 70 | $31,180 | $10,555 | $120 |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness | Milwaukee, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 201 | $31,180 | $10,555 | $120 |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 78 | $29,216 | $7,480 | $85 |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 43 | $28,255 | $6,250 | $71 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 40 | $28,190 | $10,107 | $115 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska | Onalaska, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 43 | $27,943 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 36 | $27,777 | $5,500 | $63 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton | Appleton, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 27 | $27,671 | $12,000 | $136 |
| VICI Beauty School | Greenfield, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 113 | $26,801 | $8,510 | $97 |
| Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 98 | $26,071 | $11,003 | $125 |
| Empire Beauty School-Green Bay | Ashwaubenon, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 42 | $26,071 | $11,003 | $125 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Appleton, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 68 | $25,615 | $9,609 | $109 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Madison, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 52 | $25,615 | $9,609 | $109 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Green Bay, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 82 | $25,615 | $9,609 | $109 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 59 | $25,448 | $10,243 | $116 |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 43 | $25,406 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee | Wauwatosa, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 38 | $25,365 | $12,900 | $147 |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 42 | $24,251 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 114 | $24,165 | $9,500 | $108 |
| First Class Cosmetology School | Beloit, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 49 | $24,105 | $10,194 | $116 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville | Janesville, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 57 | $23,546 | $9,333 | $106 |
| Advanced College of Cosmetology | Waupun, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 15 | $20,143 | $10,194 | $116 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 25 | not reported | $16,084 | $183 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| State College of Beauty Culture | Wausau, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 49 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | $6,375 | $72 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in Wisconsin?
By reported one-year earnings, Fox Valley Technical College leads at $33,330 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Wisconsin?
The Scorecard lists 32 certificate or associate programs in this field at 29 schools in Wisconsin.