Academy of Salon and Spa
Fort Smith, AR · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Academy of Salon and Spa is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 52 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $16,941 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 75.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $4,833, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,252 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$16,941
Graduation Rate
75.7%
Median Debt
$4,833
Average Net Price
$14,252
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.19x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.51x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
52
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
78.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
66.4%
Federal Loan Rate
53.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,852
Income $30K–$48K
$11,228
Income $48K–$75K
$12,510
Student Demographics
White
80.8%
Black
1.9%
Hispanic
9.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.6%
Accreditations
- National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (1)
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $18,363 | 49 |
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