Cosmetology at Futura Career Institute

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

with a smaller student body of 478 in Hialeah, FL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,061 place Futura Career Institute below the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Some AI exposure exists in Cosmetology's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #1011 of 1,095 Cosmetology programs, Futura Career Institute falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Cosmetology offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
41
Score
42
High End
Earnings $14,061/yr (-19% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$14K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$13,473
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Futura Career Institute's Cosmetology program score?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cosmetology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can you still earn well with Cosmetology from Futura Career Institute?
Lower starting pay at Futura Career Institute may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Are there apprenticeship options for Cosmetology?
Beyond Futura Career Institute's classroom route, 5 registered apprenticeships map to Cosmetology careers — including Barber. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
The very large job market (145,700 annual openings) works in favor of Cosmetology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →