Cosmetology at Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics

Lincoln, NE · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 49 students in Lincoln, NE.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,101 put Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics's Cosmetology program 39% above the national median of $17,289 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

With first-year pay of $24,101 far exceeding the $12,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #133 out of 1,095 programs, Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics's Cosmetology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

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

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
46
Score
46
High End
Earnings $24,101/yr (39% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$24K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$23,574
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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 Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 46/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics?
At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Why does Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics rank so high for Cosmetology?
Ranked #133 of 1,095 programs nationally, Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics?
There are 5 registered apprenticeships connected to Cosmetology occupations, such as Barber and Cosmetologist. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
What's the job market like for Cosmetology from Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →