Cosmetology at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology

Branford Academy graduates earn $15,931 in their first year—about $3,300 below Connecticut's median for cosmetology programs and landing in just the 25th percentile statewide. For context, the top program in the state (TIGI Hairdressing Academy) shows graduates earning nearly $6,000 more annually, while several other Connecticut schools cluster around $20,000. Even the national median for cosmetology certificates sits $1,200 higher than Branford's outcomes.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $13,918, it's only slightly above the state median and well below many competitors. The 0.87 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates finish owing nearly a full year's salary, but this is actually manageable by cosmetology standards—many programs leave students with ratios exceeding 1.0. The 100% Pell Grant rate indicates the school serves exclusively low-income students, who may have limited alternatives, but that makes the earnings gap more consequential.

If you're paying for cosmetology training in Connecticut, these numbers suggest looking elsewhere first. Several schools in the state deliver significantly better earnings outcomes without dramatically higher debt loads. Unless location in Branford is essential or other schools aren't accepting applications, the $3,000-5,000 annual earnings difference compounds quickly over a career.