Cosmetology at Salon Success Academy-Corona

Corona, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 216 students in Corona, CA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,308 place Salon Success Academy-Corona below the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

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 28% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $7,177 represents roughly 6 months of the $14,308 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #868 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Salon Success Academy-Corona falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $14,308 to $19,583 over five years — a 37% 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.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
41
Score
42
High End
Earnings $14,308/yr (-17% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$209K
8.2% 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
$7,177
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,583
37% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Salon Success Academy-Corona's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why are Cosmetology earnings lower at Salon Success Academy-Corona?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Salon Success Academy-Corona?
Beyond Salon Success Academy-Corona'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.
Will Cosmetology graduates from Salon Success Academy-Corona find jobs?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Salon Success Academy-Corona graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →