Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 78232-2242
About Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling about 94 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.33% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (34.0%) and Two or More Races (25.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio | — | $15,403 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio really?
Evidence: average net price at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is $15,403.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,403 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,372 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $4,650 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$15,403
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,383 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,952 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,385 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,196 |
| $110,001+ | $19,711 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio.
Campus
Location
San Antonio, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 78232-2242
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 23% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
94
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 112
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,917
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 62.58%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $10,998 |
| 2019 | — | — | $12,592 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,990 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,723 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,508 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,641 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio reported total enrollment of about 94 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (34.0%), Two or More Races (25.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). About 62.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio in 2024 is 94 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 112 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
27.08% 100% Completion Time
83.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.08% of students graduating from Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $7,917. Average net price used in cost models: $15,403.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,060
- Texas median 0.60× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.54× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.42× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio at a glance
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is a private for-profit institution in San Antonio, TX.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian34.0%Two or More Races25.5%Hispanic or Latino23.4%
Schools near Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
Other campuses in San Antonio, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio located?
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,403 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio?
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio reports undergraduate enrollment of about 112 students, White (34.0%), Two or More Races (25.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.
Is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio public or private?
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio an HBCU?
No. Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio a tribal college?
No. Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.4%).
Is Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.