Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology

Kennewick, WA · Private for-profit · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 28 students in Kennewick, WA.

Program Analysis

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology's Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services 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 and Related Personal Grooming Services 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 and Related Personal Grooming Services offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, 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 and Related Personal Grooming Services 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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About Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Careers

Your day will be hands-on, creative, and social. You might spend it behind the chair with scissors and foils, transforming a client’s style, or at a dedicated station, meticulously performing manicures. Others find their niche in quiet spa rooms, providing facials and expert skincare advice. The work is built on direct interaction and trust, turning first-time customers into loyal regulars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates?
There are 5 registered apprenticeships connected to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services occupations. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Is there demand for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services workers?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →