The Salon Professional Academy
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 80 students.
About This School
The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota with approximately 80 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,146 per year. Typical graduates earn $20,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $20,300 a year a decade out, which is modest but roughly in line with what cosmetology careers typically pay in this region, and the relatively low median debt of $7,315 keeps the financial risk manageable. Worth considering if you're committed to the trades and want a small, hands-on program — 65 students means you won't get lost in the crowd — but go in clear-eyed that this career path has a real earnings ceiling, and the $15,357 annual net price still represents a significant chunk of what you'll likely take home in your early years.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (80 undergraduates).
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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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