Cosmetology at Medspa Academies

South Jordan, UT · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 263 in South Jordan, UT.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Medspa Academies's Cosmetology program earn $25,502/yr in their first year — 48% above the $17,289 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

At $8,443 in median debt against $25,502 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #101 ranking out of 1,095 Cosmetology programs nationally puts Medspa Academies in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $25,502 to $31,790 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $25,502/yr (48% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$331K
5.7% 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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$8,443
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,790
25% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Medspa Academies's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Medspa Academies?
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 Medspa Academies.
What's the job market like for Cosmetology from Medspa Academies?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Medspa Academies graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →