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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville

Brownsville, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate

a smaller institution with 637 students in Brownsville, TX.

Program Analysis

Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville's Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program produces graduates earning $15,634/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $8,309 represents roughly 6 months of the $15,634 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #783 of 1,095 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs, Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $15,634/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$16K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,309
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$15,546
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services 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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About Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Careers

Your day will be hands-on, creative, and social. You might spend it behind the chair with scissors and foils, transforming a client’s style, or at a dedicated station, meticulously performing manicures. Others find their niche in quiet spa rooms, providing facials and expert skincare advice. The work is built on direct interaction and trust, turning first-time customers into loyal regulars.

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Compare & Explore

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Overview

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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Other Schools

Saint Paul College ($32,987) Florida State College at Jacksonville ($29,668) The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo ($29,330) The Hair Academy ($29,327) The Esthetic Institute ($29,301) Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks ($28,331) Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo ($28,331) Summit Salon Academy Kansas City ($27,878)

Other Majors at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers ($25,267) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($23,883) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($22,206) Accounting and Related Services ($22,081) Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($21,645) Business Operations Support and Assistant Services ($18,214)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville's Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Can I learn Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services through an apprenticeship instead?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services career paths, including Barber. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
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