Cosmetology at Bevill State Community College

Jasper, AL · Public · Associate Degree · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 2,189 in Jasper, AL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $19,013 at Bevill State Community College come in 10% above the national median of $17,289 for Cosmetology programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 21.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Cosmetology programs nationally.

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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #1065 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Bevill State Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
40
Score
41
High End
Earnings $19,013/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$199K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
21.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,356
Out-of-state: $16,468

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

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Bevill State Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bevill State Community College's Cosmetology program score?
A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Bevill State Community College?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Cosmetology. For students weighing Bevill State Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Cosmetology from Bevill State Community College?
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 →