Cosmetology at Shawnee Beauty College

Shawnee, OK · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 60 in Shawnee, OK.

Program Analysis

Shawnee Beauty College's Cosmetology program produces graduates earning $16,577/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

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 #712 out of 1,095 programs, Shawnee Beauty College's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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
39
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,577/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$173K
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.

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 Shawnee Beauty College and 1094 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Cosmetology at Shawnee Beauty College?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Shawnee Beauty College?
If Shawnee Beauty College'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?
At 145,700 annual openings, Cosmetology has a very large employment base. Shawnee Beauty College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →