Cosmetology at Aveda Institute-Maryland

Bel Air, MD · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 84 students in Bel Air, MD.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $16,394 track close to the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 40% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $6,333 in median debt against $16,394 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #607 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Aveda Institute-Maryland in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $16,394-to-$28,770 earnings arc over five years reflects a 75% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

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
38
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,394/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$288K
12.0% 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
$6,333
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,770
75% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Aveda Institute-Maryland?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology graduates?
If Aveda Institute-Maryland'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.
How sensitive is Cosmetology to AI disruption?
Our model shows a 40% gap between best and worst-case decade earnings. AI is unlikely to eliminate Cosmetology careers, but it could reduce positions in some specializations.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
At 145,700 annual openings, Cosmetology has a very large employment base. Aveda Institute-Maryland graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →