Cosmetology programs in West Virginia
12 cosmetology programs at 12 West Virginia schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $19,146 one year after completion, 17% below the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $7,466.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Community and Technical College | Beaver, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 30 | $20,106 | – | – |
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | Clarksburg, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 33 | $19,882 | $9,753 | $111 |
| Carver Career Center | Charleston, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 58 | $19,150 | $6,367 | $72 |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | Huntington, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 53 | $19,142 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 43 | $13,070 | $7,466 | $85 |
| Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 25 | $11,739 | – | – |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center | Princeton, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Morgantown Beauty College Inc | Morgantown, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 66 | not reported | $8,250 | $94 |
| Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Logan, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Roane-Jackson Technical Center | Leroy, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Boone Career and Technical Center | Foster, WV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in West Virginia?
By reported one-year earnings, New River Community and Technical College leads at $20,106 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in West Virginia?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in West Virginia.