Cosmetology at Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

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

with a smaller student body of 98 in Fall River, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $18,364 at Rob Roy Academy-Fall River come in 6% above the national median of $17,289 for Cosmetology programs.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

With first-year pay of $18,364 far exceeding the $6,396 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #364 out of 1,095 programs, Rob Roy Academy-Fall River's Cosmetology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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 $18,364/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$192K
1.0% 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
$6,396
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

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 is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Cosmetology at Rob Roy Academy-Fall River?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Cosmetology program at Rob Roy Academy-Fall River?
Beyond Rob Roy Academy-Fall River's classroom route, 5 registered apprenticeships map to Cosmetology careers — including Barber. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Rob Roy Academy-Fall River graduates specifically, local market conditions in MA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →