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Cosmetology at Top Nails & Hair Beauty School

Taylorsville, UT · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 104 in Taylorsville, UT.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Top Nails & Hair Beauty School's Cosmetology program earn $27,296/yr in their first year — 58% above the $17,289 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

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 #87 of 1,095 programs, Top Nails & Hair Beauty School's Cosmetology program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

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

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
48
Score
49
High End
Earnings $27,296/yr (58% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$27K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$23,736
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

Explore what Cosmetology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 1095 programs nationwide.

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Cosmetology Overview

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Cosmetology 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Top Nails & Hair Beauty School's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Top Nails & Hair Beauty School?
If Top Nails & Hair Beauty School's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Cosmetology graduates from Top Nails & Hair Beauty School find jobs?
The very large job market (145,700 annual openings) works in favor of Cosmetology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →