Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington

Covington, LA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 2,538 students in Covington, LA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $18,605 at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington come in 8% above the national median of $17,289 for Cosmetology programs.

The 29% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $18,605 far exceeding the $7,917 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #361 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 38% earnings increase from $18,605 to $25,748 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.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
44
High End
Earnings $18,605/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$276K
8.5% 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
$7,917
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$25,748
38% 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

See the full career breakdown for Cosmetology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Cosmetology career paths, including Barber. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington graduates specifically, local market conditions in LA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →