Cosmetology at New England Hair Academy

Malden, MA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 102 students in Malden, MA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $17,390/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 29% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

Ranked #423 out of 1,095 programs, New England Hair Academy's Cosmetology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $17,390 to $23,978 shows 38% 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.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $17,390/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$256K
8.4% 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 (5 Year)
$23,978
38% 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

Cosmetology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Cosmetology at New England Hair Academy?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
If New England Hair Academy's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Cosmetology from New England Hair Academy?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For New England Hair Academy graduates specifically, local market conditions in MA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →