Cosmetology at Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy

The numbers here raise questions about value, though the small sample size means they could shift significantly with more data. Graduates from Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy earn about $15,800 in their first year—roughly $1,000 below Florida's median for cosmetology programs and nearly $2,000 below the national average. More concerning, Florida has several strong alternatives: Palm Beach State College graduates earn over $24,000 annually, and even mid-tier programs like Suncoast Technical College show earnings around $22,600.

The debt picture offers one bright spot. At $6,333, graduates here borrow about $3,000 less than typical Florida cosmetology students, though this still ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for debt burden relative to program outcomes. The 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe about 40% of their first-year income—manageable compared to many vocational programs, but you're still paying for lower earning potential.

With only 3% of students receiving Pell grants, this academy appears to serve a different demographic than most cosmetology schools. Combined with below-average earnings outcomes, parents should seriously consider whether Florida's public technical colleges—which consistently produce higher-earning graduates in this field—might offer better returns on investment. The small sample size means these figures could improve, but right now they suggest paying more for less earning power.