How much do graduates in cosmetology typically earn after two years?

Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology program are reported at $17,128.

What is the school's completion rate?

The completion rate is reported at 77.5%.

How many students are currently enrolled?

The school currently has 35 students.

Is the school public or private?

The school is a private for-profit institution.

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Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex

Baltimore, Maryland · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 35 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$16,374

cheaper than 45% of comparable schools

Completion rate

77.5%

Median debt at completion

$8,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$20,445

earns ~$1,248.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex is a private for-profit school in Baltimore that mainly awards certificates. It serves students interested in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. The school reports a completion rate of 77.5% based on official U.S. Department of Education data.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $16,374, while the median student debt at completion is $8,500. Eighty-seven point five percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need in the cohort. Typical earnings for graduates in cosmetology ten years after entry are reported at $20,445.

Net price is 18% below the Maryland median ($19,864) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 28% 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	$17,128

Questions students ask

What share of students receive Pell Grants?: Eighty-seven point five percent of students receive Pell Grants.
How much do graduates in cosmetology typically earn after two years?: Median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology program are reported at $17,128.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is reported at 77.5%.
How many students are currently enrolled?: The school currently has 35 students.
Is the school public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution.

Other options in Maryland

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Award Beauty School	Hagerstown	$20,576	58.8%	$18,172
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design	Baltimore	$17,140	80.4%	$20,080
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy	Salisbury	$24,260	53.1%	$25,426
Aveda Institute-Maryland	Bel Air	$13,705	92.6%	$21,250
Fortis Institute-Towson	Towson	$31,549	41.1%	$36,368
Montgomery Beauty School	Silver Spring	$20,755	57.4%	$18,726

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 163815. 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.