Cosmetology at SPBK Enterprises Inc

SPBK Enterprises' cosmetology program sits in an uncomfortable middle ground—performing well above the national average but falling short of what's typical in Missouri's competitive beauty school market. First-year earnings of $18,699 land in the 64th percentile nationally but just the 40th percentile statewide, meaning graduates earn about $2,200 less than the Missouri median. This gap matters in a field where most students stay local and compete directly with graduates from stronger in-state programs.

The good news is trajectory. Earnings climb 26% by year four, reaching $23,555—respectable growth that suggests graduates build clientele and skills over time. The debt load of $9,701 is manageable at just over half of first-year earnings, and 45% of students receive Pell grants, indicating the program serves working-class families who need affordable entry into the profession.

For Missouri families, this creates a real dilemma. Your child could attend this program and earn decent money relative to cosmetology programs nationwide, but they'd likely trail peers from schools like Summit Salon Academy Kansas City or even nearby Warrensburg by $5,000-9,000 annually. If staying in Missouri is the plan—and for most cosmetology graduates, it is—investigate why this program lags its state peers. The answer likely lies in placement networks, advanced training offerings, or regional salon relationships that better programs have cultivated.