The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
Altoona, PA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona, based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 83 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $20,809 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 86.8%. Mmedian graduate debt is $6,333, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.29x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,796 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$20,809
Graduation Rate
86.8%
Median Debt
$6,333
Average Net Price
$15,796
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.32x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.29x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
83
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
92.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
42.0%
Federal Loan Rate
59.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,817
Income $30K–$48K
$13,227
Income $48K–$75K
$14,657
Income $110K+
$21,191
Student Demographics
White
90.4%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.9%
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 | $30,814 | 51 |
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