The Salon Professional Academy

Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 80 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $23,641 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 79.2%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,146 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services and Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$23,641
Graduation Rate
79.2%
Median Debt
$8,500
Average Net Price
$18,146
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.3x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.78x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
80
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
100.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
43.3%
Federal Loan Rate
46.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$14,704
Income $30K–$48K
$18,512
Income $48K–$75K
$22,275
Income $110K+
$23,508

Student Demographics

White
73.8%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
13.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.0%

Accreditations

Programs (2)

Undergraduate Certificate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $35,291 50
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 7

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