Cosmetology at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 97 in Overland Park, KS.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $17,143/yr, roughly in line with the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

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.

The $9,500 debt-to-$17,143 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #803 out of 1,095 programs, Mitsu Sato Hair Academy's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $17,143 to $29,029 over five years (69% 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.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $17,143/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$301K
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,029
69% 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

See the full career breakdown for Cosmetology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Mitsu Sato Hair Academy and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Cosmetology at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
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 Mitsu Sato Hair Academy.
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.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →