Cosmetology at Salon Institute-Toledo Campus

Toledo, OH · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 152 students in Toledo, OH.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Salon Institute-Toledo Campus's Cosmetology program earn $22,672/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.

The $12,000 debt-to-$22,672 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #174 out of 1,095 programs, Salon Institute-Toledo Campus'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 $22,672/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
$12,000
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$21,598
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

Explore what Cosmetology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 1095 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Salon Institute-Toledo Campus'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.
Is Salon Institute-Toledo Campus one of the best schools for Cosmetology?
The #174 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.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Salon Institute-Toledo Campus?
If Salon Institute-Toledo Campus'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?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Salon Institute-Toledo Campus graduates specifically, local market conditions in OH may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →