Elevate Salon Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 83% graduation rate.
About This School
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Royal Oak, Michigan with approximately 197 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,409 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $16,853 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are passionate about a career in cosmetology and want a focused, vocational path — rather than a traditional college experience — are the most natural fit here. The school's 83% graduation rate is genuinely strong for this type of institution, and the relatively low median debt of $6,333 at graduation means most students won't leave buried in loans. That said, the earnings picture is a serious concern worth talking through honestly: median income 10 years after enrollment sits at $16,853, which is quite low and suggests many graduates are working part-time, building clientele slowly, or working in lower-wage salon environments. At a net price of $19,409 per year, the financial return on investment is tight, so I'd strongly encourage any family to ask the school directly about full-time employment rates and what it actually takes to earn a livable wage in this field after graduation. If your student has a clear plan — building toward salon ownership, a specialty niche, or a market like Royal Oak where disposable income supports higher-end services — this could be a reasonable stepping stone, but go in with eyes open about the income ceiling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (197 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elevate Salon Institute cost?
The average net price at Elevate Salon Institute is about $19,409 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Elevate Salon Institute?
Elevate Salon Institute has a graduation rate of 83%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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