Cosmetology at Academy of Salon Professionals

Sedalia, MO · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 46 in Sedalia, MO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,910 track close to the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 22% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

The $9,589 debt-to-$14,910 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #808 out of 1,095 programs, Academy of Salon Professionals's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $14,910 to $19,047 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Cosmetology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $14,910/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$199K
6.3% 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
$9,589
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,047
28% 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

View all 8 career paths with full salary data →

Cosmetology Career Guide

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Academy of Salon Professionals? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Academy of Salon Professionals's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
If Academy of Salon Professionals's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Academy of Salon Professionals graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →