Cosmetology at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology

Kennewick, WA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a compact campus enrolling 28 students in Kennewick, WA.

Program Analysis

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology's Cosmetology graduates start at $19,806/yr — above the $17,289 national average, though not by a wide margin.

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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,500 in median debt clears fast against $19,806 in annual earnings.

Ranked #466 out of 1,095 programs, Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology'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
40
Low End
43
Score
44
High End
Earnings $19,806/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$20K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$17,524
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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology? 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Cosmetology program at Victoria's Academy of 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology graduates specifically, local market conditions in WA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →