Cosmetology at Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz

Juana Diaz, PR · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 318 students in Juana Diaz, PR.

Program Analysis

At $8,607 per year, Cosmetology graduates from Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz earn below the $17,289 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 40% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

At #945 out of 1,095 programs, Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $8,607 to $14,447 over five years (68% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Cosmetology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
41
Score
41
High End
Earnings $8,607/yr (-50% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$151K
12.0% 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)
$14,447
68% 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 Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz's Cosmetology program score?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Why are Cosmetology earnings lower at Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz?
Starting salary is one data point. If Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz?
If Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the AI uncertainty for Cosmetology careers?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 40% 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 graduates?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz graduates specifically, local market conditions in PR may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →