Cosmetology at Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland

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

with a smaller student body of 205 in Parkland, FL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $16,730 track close to the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

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 20% gap from the optimistic case.

At $6,723 in median debt against $16,730 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #840 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $16,730 to $20,910 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,730/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$218K
5.7% 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
$6,723
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$20,910
25% 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

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland'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 Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland?
Beyond Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland'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 →