Salon Success Academy-Riverside
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 61% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, California with approximately 173 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $24,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $24,400 a year a decade out, which is a modest return and leaves little financial cushion even with a relatively low median debt of $11,884. As a small, for-profit cosmetology school with 173 students, it can offer a focused, hands-on training environment, but you're essentially betting on building a loyal local clientele or advancing into salon management to make the economics work. Worth considering if you're committed to the beauty industry and have a clear plan — but go in with realistic income expectations.
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After Graduation
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 (173 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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