Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island

Cranston, RI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 170 students in Cranston, RI.

Program Analysis

Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island's Cosmetology program produces graduates earning $16,464/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 39% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $7,232 in median debt clears fast against $16,464 in annual earnings.

At #717 out of 1,095 programs, Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $16,464 to $25,624 over five years (56% 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
38
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,464/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$285K
11.7% 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
$7,232
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$25,624
56% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Cosmetology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering personal services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island?
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 Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island?
If Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island'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 AI uncertainty for Cosmetology careers?
The 39% scenario spread reflects genuine uncertainty. Some career paths within Cosmetology are more exposed than others — the aggregate score blends resistant and vulnerable roles.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →