Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 256 students in San Antonio, TX.

Program Analysis

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio's Cosmetology program produces graduates earning $17,378/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

The 33% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $7,916 in median debt clears fast against $17,378 in annual earnings.

A #759 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 44% earnings increase from $17,378 to $25,074 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.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $17,378/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$272K
9.6% 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
$7,916
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$25,074
44% 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

Cosmetology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio?
If Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio'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.
What's the AI uncertainty for Cosmetology careers?
Our model shows a 33% gap between best and worst-case decade earnings. AI is unlikely to eliminate Cosmetology careers, but it could reduce positions in some specializations.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →