Cosmetology at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools

Starting at under $16,000 annually, Robert Fiance graduates earn below both Florida and national medians for cosmetology programs—ranking in just the 40th percentile statewide. That puts them roughly $7,000 behind graduates from Florida State College at Jacksonville and $2,000 below Palm Beach State College in first-year earnings. With $8,898 in debt, graduates face manageable payments, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 means they're borrowing more than half their first year's income, which is above ideal for a field typically offering lower entry wages.

The encouraging news is the earnings trajectory: incomes jump 42% to $22,387 by year four, suggesting graduates who stick with the field can build viable careers. However, even after this growth, earnings remain below what top Florida programs deliver right out of the gate. The real question is whether the program's location and connections justify starting behind peers from state colleges that often cost less and lead to stronger initial placement.

For a family considering this investment, the numbers suggest looking first at community and technical colleges in your area. With 127 cosmetology programs across Florida, you have options that typically deliver stronger first-year earnings with similar or lower debt loads. Unless Robert Fiance offers specific salon connections or scheduling flexibility you can't find elsewhere, the financial case for choosing this program over higher-ranked alternatives isn't strong.