Cosmetology at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 505 students in Corpus Christi, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $15,634/yr, roughly in line with the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $8,309 against $15,634/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #690 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 5 apprenticeship pathways connected to Cosmetology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

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 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

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Cosmetology. For students weighing Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Cosmetology graduates from Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →