Cosmetology at Avalon Institute-Layton

Layton, UT · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 217 in Layton, UT.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $21,496/yr, edging above the $17,289 national average for Cosmetology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 27% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $7,426 in median debt against $21,496 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #303 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Avalon Institute-Layton in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 35% earnings increase from $21,496 to $29,008 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 5 apprenticeship pathways connected to Cosmetology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
44
Score
45
High End
Earnings $21,496/yr (24% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$308K
7.8% 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
$7,426
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,008
35% 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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Cosmetology Career Guide

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Avalon Institute-Layton? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Avalon Institute-Layton's Cosmetology program score?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Avalon Institute-Layton?
Beyond Avalon Institute-Layton's classroom route, 5 registered apprenticeships map to Cosmetology careers — including Barber. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →