Cosmetology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

Hohenwald, TN · Public · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 322 in Hohenwald, TN.

Program Analysis

At $17,987/yr, Cosmetology graduates from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald land near the $17,289 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

Ranked #397 out of 1,095 programs, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald's Cosmetology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Cosmetology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $17,987/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$188K
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

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Cosmetology career paths, including Barber. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology graduates?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald graduates specifically, local market conditions in TN may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →