Best Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Degrees in Indiana by ROI
Colleges in Indiana 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 Indiana
21
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$542,208
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,845
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$390,837 | $24,469 | $26,943 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 62.5% |
-$470,908 | $20,017 | $17,974 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville
Grad rate: 61.8% |
-$471,569 | $20,279 | $23,875 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 69.6% |
-$485,290 | $19,765 | $24,466 | $11,944 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$485,767 | $19,765 | $24,943 | $11,944 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
Grad rate: 80.5% |
-$486,224 | $19,320 | $19,350 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne
Grad rate: 69.5% |
-$508,970 | $18,775 | $29,620 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Summit Salon Academy
Grad rate: 81.2% |
-$526,631 | $17,437 | $19,576 | $11,700 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
Grad rate: 58.2% |
-$531,588 | $17,092 | $20,154 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Empire Beauty School-Speedway
Grad rate: 26.9% |
-$534,479 | $17,501 | $22,224 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland
Grad rate: 48.3% |
-$537,223 | $17,104 | $23,441 | $11,750 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$541,503 | $16,433 | $16,889 | $9,833 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Ravenscroft Beauty College
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$562,515 | $14,687 | N/A | $12,041 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Don Roberts School of Hair Design
Grad rate: 78.9% |
-$565,865 | $15,652 | $19,146 | $14,637 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II
Grad rate: 29.0% |
-$567,932 | $14,183 | $11,592 | 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.
Find Best Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Degrees by State
Browse Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.