Cosmetology at Celebrity School of Beauty

Celebrity School of Beauty's cosmetology program ranks in the bottom quarter statewide—25th percentile among Florida's 127 cosmetology schools—with first-year earnings of $13,305 trailing the state median by over $3,400. The gap widens dramatically when you look at top performers: Florida State College at Jacksonville graduates earn more than double ($29,668) what Celebrity School grads make. Even the modest 16% earnings growth to $15,488 by year four still leaves graduates well below where most Florida cosmetology programs start.

The $7,000 debt burden looks manageable on paper, but it represents a half-year's income at the 88th percentile nationally for program debt—meaning 88% of cosmetology programs nationwide leave students with less debt. For a family where 64% of students need Pell grants, that's a significant financial commitment for below-average returns. Community colleges and technical centers across Florida consistently deliver better outcomes at similar or lower cost.

The math is straightforward: your child would earn roughly $11,000 more in their first year alone by attending one of several public alternatives. Unless there are compelling personal reasons to choose Celebrity School—location convenience, specific training style—the data suggests looking at other Florida programs that better serve students heading into this competitive field.