Cosmetology programs in Appleton, WI
3 cosmetology programs at 3 school(s) in Appleton appear in the federal data. The median reported first-year earnings is $27,671, 20% above the national median.
| School | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 68 | $33,330 | $6,258 | $71 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 27 | $27,671 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 68 | $25,615 | $9,609 | $109 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.