Is Genesis Career College-Cookeville worth it?
Genesis Career College-Cookeville is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Cookeville, Tennessee (small town). It awarded 193 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, aesthetician and skin care specialist and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$16,686
Median earnings 4 years after
$25,270
Median earnings 10 years after
$22,652
Average net price
$12,321
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
193
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
300
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,552 | $25,995 | 152 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $21,573 | N/A | 19 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $19,239 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 77 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 52 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 15 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Genesis Career College-Cookeville. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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