Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty worth it?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Kalamazoo, Michigan (small city). It awarded 26 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, barbering and nail technician manicurist.
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Completions (2024)
26
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,485 | N/A | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 12 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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