Cosmetology at Salon Success Academy-Redlands

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

with a smaller student body of 259 in Redlands, CA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,308 place Salon Success Academy-Redlands below the $17,289 national median for Cosmetology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 28% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Cosmetology graduates.

The $7,177 debt-to-$14,308 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #989 out of 1,095 programs, Salon Success Academy-Redlands's financial outcomes for Cosmetology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $14,308 to $19,583 shows 37% 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.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
41
Score
42
High End
Earnings $14,308/yr (-17% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$209K
8.2% 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
$7,177
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,583
37% 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

View all 8 career paths with full salary data →

Cosmetology Career Guide

What can you do with a Cosmetology credential from Salon Success Academy-Redlands? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Salon Success Academy-Redlands's Cosmetology program score?
At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Cosmetology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Why are Cosmetology earnings lower at Salon Success Academy-Redlands?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Cosmetology program at Salon Success Academy-Redlands?
If Salon Success Academy-Redlands's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Cosmetology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Cosmetology workers?
The career paths mapped to Cosmetology have roughly 145,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →