Cosmetology at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dothan, AL · Public · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 3,053 students in Dothan, AL.

Program Analysis

At $19,828 per year, Cosmetology graduates from George C Wallace Community College-Dothan earn slightly above the $17,289 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 42.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Cosmetology programs nationally.

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 #107 of 1,095 programs, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan's Cosmetology program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

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

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
46
Score
47
High End
Earnings $19,828/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$207K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
42.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,920
Out-of-state: $8,730

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

See the full career breakdown for Cosmetology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from George C Wallace Community College-Dothan and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Cosmetology at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Cosmetology career paths, including Barber. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan.
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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan graduates specifically, local market conditions in AL may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →