Cosmetology at Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

with a smaller student body of 764 in Tallahassee, FL.

Program Analysis

Aveda Institute-Tallahassee's Cosmetology graduates start at $19,456/yr — above the $17,289 national average, though not by a wide margin.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 31% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $7,455 in median debt clears fast against $19,456 in annual earnings.

Ranked #464 out of 1,095 programs, Aveda Institute-Tallahassee's Cosmetology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $19,456 to $27,555 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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 $19,456/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$297K
9.1% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$7,455
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$27,555
42% growth from Year 1

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 Aveda Institute-Tallahassee? 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 Aveda Institute-Tallahassee?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Aveda Institute-Tallahassee?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Cosmetology. For students weighing Aveda Institute-Tallahassee's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the AI uncertainty for Cosmetology careers?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 31% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
With approximately 145,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Cosmetology offers a very large employment pool. Aveda Institute-Tallahassee graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →