Cosmetology at The Barber School

The Barber School's cosmetology program ranks in just the 25th percentile among Utah programs—meaning three-quarters of similar schools in the state produce better-earning graduates. With first-year earnings of $16,343, students here earn about $4,100 less than the state median and trail far behind top Utah programs like Top Nails & Hair Beauty School, where graduates earn $27,296. Even the relatively modest $7,491 in debt represents nearly half a year's earnings, a concerning burden when you're starting at barely above minimum wage.

The 37% earnings growth to $22,355 by year four is a bright spot, but it still leaves graduates earning less than what many Utah cosmetology students make right out of school. With 32 cosmetology programs in Utah alone, parents should ask why this one underperforms most alternatives in the state. The lower debt compared to national averages ($7,491 versus $9,862) provides some relief, but it doesn't offset starting $4,000 behind your in-state peers.

For families considering cosmetology training in Utah, this data suggests looking at higher-performing programs first. The difference between The Barber School's outcomes and the state's top programs represents thousands of dollars annually—money that compounds significantly over a career.