Cosmetology at Academy of Beauty Professionals

Green Bay, WI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 84 in Green Bay, WI.

Program Analysis

At $18,729 per year, Cosmetology graduates from Academy of Beauty Professionals earn slightly above the $17,289 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 27% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $9,833 represents roughly 6 months of the $18,729 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #541 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Academy of Beauty Professionals scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $18,729 to $25,390 over five years — a 36% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Cosmetology offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
44
High End
Earnings $18,729/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$270K
7.9% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,833
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$25,390
36% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Personal service managers, all other $61,340 +6.5% 48%
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance $50,280 +8.1% 66%
First-line supervisors of personal service workers $47,080 +6.7% 59%
Personal service managers, all other
$61,340
+6.5% growth 48% AI-proof
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50,280
+8.1% growth 66% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
$47,080
+6.7% growth 59% AI-proof

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Academy of Beauty Professionals's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Academy of Beauty Professionals?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Cosmetology. For students weighing Academy of Beauty Professionals's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Cosmetology graduates from Academy of Beauty Professionals find jobs?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Academy of Beauty Professionals graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →