What do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?

Reported median earnings for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates 2 years after completion are $20,270.

How many students finish the program?

The school reports a completion rate of 86.4% for its students.

What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?

The school has an enrollment of 161 students, indicating a very small school environment.

Is Capitol Beauty School public or private?

The school is classified as a private for-profit school.

How does typical student debt compare to the net price?

The median student debt at completion is $6,650, while the average annual net price after aid is $14,886.

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Capitol Beauty School

Omaha, Nebraska · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 161 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$14,886

cheaper than 52% of comparable schools

Completion rate

86.4%

Median debt at completion

$6,650

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,349

earns ~$2,105.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Capitol Beauty School in Omaha, NE is a private for-profit institution that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in cosmetology or teacher education with a current enrollment of 161.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $14,886, with a median student debt at completion of $6,650. While the school reports a solid completion rate of 86.4%, typical median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,349.

Net price is 6% below the Nebraska median ($15,787) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% above 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	$20,270
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?: Reported median earnings for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates 2 years after completion are $20,270.
How many students finish the program?: The school reports a completion rate of 86.4% for its students.
What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?: The school has an enrollment of 161 students, indicating a very small school environment.
Is Capitol Beauty School public or private?: The school is classified as a private for-profit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the net price?: The median student debt at completion is $6,650, while the average annual net price after aid is $14,886.

Other options in Nebraska

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of Hair Design-Downtown	Lincoln	$17,934	86.2%	$28,376
Joseph's College Cosmetology	Lincoln	$10,125	74.2%	$23,032
Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy	Omaha	$15,965	78.6%	$28,953
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics	Lincoln	$15,787	51.2%	not reported

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 365693. 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.