Cosmetology at Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School

The $11,506 first-year earnings at Another Level place graduates at the bottom 10th percentile statewide—compare that to Virginia's median cosmetology earnings of $19,234, or nearly double what graduates here typically make. Even more concerning, the top cosmetology programs in Virginia (like The Esthetic Institute at $29,301) show this field can support much stronger outcomes. The $16,500 debt load means graduates face nearly 18 months of gross earnings just to cover their educational investment.

These numbers deserve serious scrutiny, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means they could shift with more data. The 80% Pell grant rate indicates this school serves students with limited financial resources—the exact population that can least afford a credential yielding barely minimum-wage earnings while carrying significant debt. Cosmetology can be a viable career path, but location and training quality matter enormously in this field.

If your child is interested in cosmetology in Virginia, look at programs like The Esthetic Institute or Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center that demonstrate much stronger graduate outcomes. At minimum, visit Another Level, speak with recent graduates directly about their job placements, and understand why their earnings lag so far behind both state and national benchmarks before committing to this program.