What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology program?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services certificate is reported at $20,276.

How many students complete the program?

The school reports an 80.6% completion rate for its students.

Is this a public or private school?

This is a private for-profit school.

How does typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?

The median student debt at completion is $3,167, which is lower than the average annual net price of $11,971.

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Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork

Lancaster, Pennsylvania · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 402 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$11,971

cheaper than 66% of comparable schools

Completion rate

80.6%

Median debt at completion

$3,167

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$29,738

earns ~$2,484.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a private for-profit school in Lancaster, PA that mainly awards certificates. It serves adults seeking training in cosmetology or somatic bodywork with an 80.6% completion rate.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $11,971, while median student debt at completion is reported at $3,167. About 17.1% of students receive Pell Grants, and 402 students are currently enrolled.

Net price is 32% below the Pennsylvania median ($17,520) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% 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	$20,276
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,315

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Questions students ask

What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology program?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services certificate is reported at $20,276.
How many students complete the program?: The school reports an 80.6% completion rate for its students.
Is this a public or private school?: This is a private for-profit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?: The median student debt at completion is $3,167, which is lower than the average annual net price of $11,971.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 213455. 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.