Cosmetology at Beauty Academy of South Florida

Hialeah Gardens, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 348 students in Hialeah Gardens, FL.

Program Analysis

At $13,866 per year, Cosmetology graduates from Beauty Academy of South Florida earn below the $17,289 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $7,316 represents roughly 6 months of the $13,866 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #1000 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Beauty Academy of South Florida falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $15,505 are relatively flat compared to the $13,866 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Cosmetology offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
41
Score
42
High End
Earnings $13,866/yr (-20% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$158K
2.8% 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
$7,316
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$15,505
12% 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

How does Beauty Academy of South Florida's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why are Cosmetology earnings lower at Beauty Academy of South Florida?
Starting salary is one data point. If Beauty Academy of South Florida's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
Beyond Beauty Academy of South Florida'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.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
The very large job market (145,700 annual openings) works in favor of Cosmetology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →