Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock

Round Rock, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 93 students in Round Rock, TX.

Program Analysis

Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock's Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program produces graduates earning $16,072/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

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 38% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #670 of 1,095 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs, Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $24,435 show a 52% jump from the $16,072 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

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.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,072/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$269K
11.0% 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.

Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$24,435
52% growth from Year 1

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can I learn Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services through an apprenticeship instead?
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.
How sensitive is Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services to AI disruption?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 38% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates?
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 →