Cosmetology at La Belle Beauty Academy

Graduates of La Belle Beauty Academy's cosmetology program earn roughly $12,000 annually even four years after completion—that's 27% below Florida's median for cosmetology programs and 29% below the national figure. More concerning, these earnings place the program in just the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of cosmetology programs produce better outcomes. Even within Florida's competitive beauty school landscape, where the median graduate earns $16,718, La Belle ranks in only the 25th percentile. For context, Florida State College at Jacksonville's cosmetology graduates earn $29,668—nearly 2.5 times what La Belle graduates make.

The debt load of $8,149 might seem manageable in absolute terms, but paired with annual earnings barely above minimum wage, it creates a challenging financial picture. Earnings growth is essentially flat, inching up just $380 over four years. These figures are based on a robust sample size, so the data is reliable.

If your child is committed to cosmetology, this program represents a particularly weak investment compared to alternatives within Florida. You're looking at years of barely scraping by financially, which matters enormously for someone starting their career. Given that dozens of Florida beauty schools produce dramatically better outcomes at similar or lower cost, there's no compelling reason to choose La Belle Academy.