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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Newark, OH · Public · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 220 students in Newark, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $17,402 track close to the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services'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.

At #436 of 1,095 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $17,402/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$182K
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.

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services 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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About Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Careers

Your day will be hands-on, creative, and social. You might spend it behind the chair with scissors and foils, transforming a client’s style, or at a dedicated station, meticulously performing manicures. Others find their niche in quiet spa rooms, providing facials and expert skincare advice. The work is built on direct interaction and trust, turning first-time customers into loyal regulars.

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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Overview

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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Other Schools

Saint Paul College ($32,987) Florida State College at Jacksonville ($29,668) The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo ($29,330) The Hair Academy ($29,327) The Esthetic Institute ($29,301) Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks ($28,331) Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo ($28,331) Summit Salon Academy Kansas City ($27,878)

Other Majors at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers ($55,052) Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies ($39,690) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) ($38,833) Precision Metal Working ($38,709) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($38,091)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services career paths, including Barber. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services workers?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →