Cosmetology at Federico Beauty Institute

Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 245 students in Sacramento, CA.

Program Analysis

Federico Beauty Institute's Cosmetology program produces graduates earning $16,940/yr — within striking distance of the $17,289 national average for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 30% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $6,333 in median debt clears fast against $16,940 in annual earnings.

At #567 out of 1,095 programs, Federico Beauty Institute's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $16,940 to $23,528 shows 39% 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.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $16,940/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$252K
8.6% 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
$6,333
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$23,528
39% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Federico Beauty Institute's Cosmetology program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Federico Beauty Institute?
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 Federico Beauty Institute.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
At 145,700 annual openings, Cosmetology has a very large employment base. Federico Beauty Institute graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →