Cosmetology at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown

TIGI Hairdressing Academy delivers something unusual in cosmetology education: graduates who actually see meaningful income growth. While most beauty school grads plateau early, TIGI students jump from $21,621 in their first year to $27,762 by year four—a 28% increase that suggests they're building real business skills, not just technical ones. That first-year salary already beats 89% of cosmetology programs nationwide, though it ranks more modestly at 60th percentile among Connecticut's dozen programs.

The nearly $10,000 debt load represents half a year's first-year earnings, manageable if graduates can maintain their trajectory. Connecticut's beauty school market is competitive—TIGI graduates earn slightly more than the state median but less than top performers like International Institute of Cosmetology. However, that earnings curve matters more than the starting point. Many programs show graduates earning less four years out than at graduation, locked into booth rental economics with no upside.

For families willing to invest in cosmetology training, TIGI offers better-than-average odds at building a sustainable career rather than just getting licensed. The debt is reasonable, and the earnings pattern suggests graduates learn how to attract and retain clients—the only path to real income in this field.