Cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville

Evansville, IN · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 169 in Evansville, IN.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $18,674/yr, edging above the $17,289 national average for Cosmetology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

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.

Median debt of $9,833 represents roughly 6 months of the $18,674 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #491 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
44
High End
Earnings $18,674/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$19K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,833
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$18,456
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 The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville? 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville?
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?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Cosmetology. For students weighing The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Cosmetology from The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville graduates specifically, local market conditions in IN may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →