Best Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Degrees in Arizona by ROI
Colleges in Arizona ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Arizona
17
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$502,976
Across Arizona programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,448
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Penrose Academy
Grad rate: 83.0% |
-$417,521 | $22,963 | $25,923 | $8,043 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Aveda Institute-Tucson
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$423,467 | $22,772 | $24,658 | $10,555 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Aveda Institute-Phoenix
Grad rate: 74.3% |
-$424,551 | $22,772 | $25,742 | $10,555 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix
Grad rate: 75.0% |
-$433,503 | $22,707 | $23,793 | $17,667 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Tucson College of Beauty
Grad rate: 70.1% |
-$448,413 | $21,181 | $20,203 | $8,763 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Avalon Institute-Phoenix
Grad rate: 65.8% |
-$471,383 | $19,959 | $19,654 | $8,081 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Avalon Institute-Mesa
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$471,786 | $19,959 | $20,057 | $8,081 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Studio Academy of Beauty
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$511,198 | $18,028 | $23,209 | $6,333 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School
Grad rate: 85.1% |
-$514,701 | $18,023 | $26,612 | $6,333 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Empire Beauty School-Chandler
Grad rate: 41.0% |
-$522,611 | $17,833 | $20,934 | $13,583 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Empire Beauty School-Tucson
Grad rate: 67.7% |
-$526,866 | $17,591 | $20,349 | $13,583 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Grad rate: 65.4% |
-$527,813 | $19,340 | $61,788 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Empire Beauty School-Avondale
Grad rate: 55.6% |
-$528,948 | $17,458 | $19,412 | $13,849 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
GateWay Community College-Central City
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$564,235 | $14,224 | $8,715 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
GateWay Community College
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$573,836 | $14,224 | $18,316 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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