Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services at Acaydia School of Aesthetics

Provo, UT · Private for-profit · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 116 students in Provo, UT.

Program Analysis

Acaydia School of Aesthetics Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates command $25,253/yr out of the gate, well above the $17,289 national median. That 46% premium suggests the program's industry reputation carries real labor-market weight.

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 — $7,667 in median debt clears fast against $25,253 in annual earnings.

A #100 ranking out of 1,095 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services programs nationally puts Acaydia School of Aesthetics in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

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.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $25,253/yr (46% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$25K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,667
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$12,423
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

How does Acaydia School of Aesthetics's Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program score?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates?
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services connects to 5 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
How many job openings are there for Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates?
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 →