Cosmetology at Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez

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

with a smaller student body of 237 in Mayaguez, PR.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $8,245/yr fall 52% below the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

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 #919 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez 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.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
41
Score
41
High End
Earnings $8,245/yr (-52% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$86K
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.

Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$8,378
2% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Cosmetology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering personal services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez a good choice for Cosmetology despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez?
Beyond Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez'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?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez graduates specifically, local market conditions in PR may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →