University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
The University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts (USCA) offers hands-on training in cosmetology, barbering, esthiology, nail technology, and teacher training. Programs emphasize practical skills in clinic settings using current equipment. USCA has connections to local salons, including BJ Grand Salon & Spa, which is owned by the same individuals as the school, providing potential employment opportunities for graduates.
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All Programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
1 trade program at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Cosmetology
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44 | $21,114/yr | $4,584 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.