Cosmetology at Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute

Albuquerque, NM · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 97 students in Albuquerque, NM.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $16,841 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

At $6,333 in median debt against $16,841 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #847 out of 1,095 programs, Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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
39
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,841/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$176K
1.0% 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
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

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 Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
Beyond Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute'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 →