Salon Professional Academy
Howell, NJ 07731-3385
About Salon Professional Academy
Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Howell, New Jersey, enrolling about 237 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Professional Academy | — | $17,492 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| New Jersey (state median) | $12,950 | $11,024 | 84 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 really?
Evidence: average net price at Salon Professional Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Salon Professional Academy is $17,492.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,492 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,468 above the New Jersey median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,208 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: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Salon Professional Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$17,492
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,492 |
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 is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist84
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General55
- Barbering/Barber13
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor4
See earnings & programs for more.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Salon Professional Academy.
Campus
Location
Howell, NJ
City / state
- ZIP
- 07731-3385
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 6% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
237
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 246
- Full-time share
- 81%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 31.84%
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.
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 was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $25,005 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,259 |
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 reported total enrollment of about 237 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.3%), and Black or African American (9.3%). About 31.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Salon Professional Academy in 2024 is 237 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 246 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.5%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Salon Professional Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Barbering/Barber: 85% male / 15% 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 graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Salon Professional Academy from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Salon Professional Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Salon Professional Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Salon Professional Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Salon Professional Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,007
- New Jersey median 0.41× the median ($7,319)
- Mid East median 0.33× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.41× 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 at a glance
Salon Professional Academy
Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit institution in Howell, NJ.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian61.2%Hispanic or Latino25.3%Black or African American9.3%
Schools near Salon Professional Academy
Other campuses in Howell, NJ when available, plus nearby institutions in New Jersey.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within New Jersey, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salon Professional Academy located?
Salon Professional Academy is located in Howell, NJ.
How much does Salon Professional Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,492 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Salon Professional Academy?
Salon Professional Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 246 students, White (61.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is Salon Professional Academy public or private?
Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Howell, NJ.
Is Salon Professional Academy an HBCU?
No. Salon Professional Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Salon Professional Academy a tribal college?
No. Salon Professional Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Salon Professional Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Salon Professional Academy reports 25.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Salon Professional Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Salon Professional Academy 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
- New Jersey college profile
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- New Jersey trade schools profile
- Howell, New Jersey city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
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.