A license opens the door — a career plan gets you paid. Career services are built into every program, not bolted on at the end.
We never promise a salary — but you deserve to know the market. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (May 2024 data):
| Occupation | Median pay (US, 2024) | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurists & pedicurists | $34,660 / year | — |
| Skincare specialists | $41,560 / year | $77,330+ |
| Hairdressers & cosmetologists | $35,420 / year | — |
Source: bls.gov/ooh. Tips, booth-rental and salon-owner income are on top of these figures — and depend entirely on you.
No school can legally promise employment. What we guarantee is the work: portfolio, interview prep, introductions to our salon network and business training. Your income depends on your skills and hustle.
From week one. You build a client portfolio in the student salon while studying, and career sessions are part of every licensure program.
Yes — that is exactly what the Business Builder track is for: business model, licensing, pricing, marketing and a launch plan reviewed by working salon owners.
