Cosmetology at P B Cosmetology Education Center

Gloucester, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 113 students in Gloucester, NJ.

Program Analysis

At $16,387/yr, Cosmetology graduates from P B Cosmetology Education Center land near the $17,289 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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 29% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $7,667 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #620 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, P B Cosmetology Education Center falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $16,387 to $22,695 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,387/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$243K
8.5% 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
$7,667
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$22,695
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

See the full career breakdown for Cosmetology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from P B Cosmetology Education Center and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at P B Cosmetology Education Center?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of P B Cosmetology Education Center?
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 P B Cosmetology Education Center.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →