Cosmetology at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield

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

a compact campus enrolling 160 students in North Plainfield, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield's Cosmetology program earn $22,676/yr in their first year — 31% above the $17,289 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

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.

At $7,163 in median debt against $22,676 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #156 out of 1,095 programs, Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield's Cosmetology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Cosmetology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
45
Score
46
High End
Earnings $22,676/yr (31% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$23K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,163
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$20,689
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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 Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield's Cosmetology program score?
A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Why does Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield rank so high for Cosmetology?
The #156 ranking out of 1,095 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology graduates?
If Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield'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.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →