Cosmetology at Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, MA · Public · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 3,965 students in Springfield, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,262 place Springfield Technical Community College below the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 27.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Cosmetology programs nationally.

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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #1069 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Springfield Technical Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $14,262/yr (-18% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$149K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
27.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,520
Out-of-state: $10,728

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 Springfield Technical Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Springfield Technical Community College's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is Springfield Technical Community College a good choice for Cosmetology despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Springfield Technical Community College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Cosmetology. For students weighing Springfield Technical Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
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 →