Cosmetology at New Concept Massage and Beauty School

New Concept Massage and Beauty School graduates earn roughly $13,600 annually—about 23% below Florida's median for cosmetology programs and 20% below the national average. Among the state's 127 cosmetology programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile. To put that in perspective, graduates from Florida's top public programs like Florida State College at Jacksonville earn more than double at nearly $30,000 annually. More concerning, earnings actually decline to $12,823 by year four, suggesting limited advancement opportunities or unstable employment patterns in this field.

The program does keep debt relatively low at $5,700, which is about 40% lower than both state and national medians. However, even modest debt becomes burdensome when annual earnings barely exceed $13,000. That's approximately $1,135 monthly before taxes—well below what's needed to live independently in Miami, one of the country's more expensive metro areas. The 72% Pell grant rate indicates this primarily serves lower-income students who can least afford marginal employment outcomes.

If cosmetology is the goal, Florida offers significantly stronger alternatives. Public technical colleges consistently deliver earnings 70-120% higher than New Concept, and many community colleges charge similar or lower tuition. Before committing even $5,700 here, compare completion rates and job placement support at nearby state programs. The earnings gap is too substantial to ignore.