What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Reported median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $24,035 two years after completion.

How many students finish their program?

The completion rate is reported at 70.2%.

How large is the student body?

The school has 165 students enrolled.

Is this school public or private?

It is a private for-profit school.

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

The median student debt at completion is $5,828, while the average annual net price after aid is $20,037.

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PCI Academy-Plymouth

Plymouth, Minnesota · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 165 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$20,037

cheaper than 26% of comparable schools

Completion rate

70.2%

Median debt at completion

$5,828

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,330

earns ~$1,563.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

PCI Academy-Plymouth is a private for-profit school in Plymouth, MN that primarily awards certificates. With an enrollment of 165 students, it offers training in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. The school serves students who may qualify for Pell Grants, with about 33.3% of its current student body receiving this aid.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $20,037, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $5,828. A 70.2% completion rate suggests that most students do finish their program, but you should weigh this against the cost. Graduates working in cosmetology typically earn a median of $24,035 two years after completion.

Net price is 50% above the Minnesota median ($13,328) 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	$24,035

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Reported median earnings for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $24,035 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program?: The completion rate is reported at 70.2%.
How large is the student body?: The school has 165 students enrolled.
Is this school public or private?: It is a private for-profit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $5,828, while the average annual net price after aid is $20,037.

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College	Granite Falls	$11,191	48.3%	$45,285
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis	Minneapolis	$18,345	62.1%	$34,659
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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 443979. 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.