The Salon Professional Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a private for-profit trade school in Melbourne, Florida, enrolling about 163 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 85.51% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $16,515 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,520 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 163 63.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.51%
- First-Generation Students: 44.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 269
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne: what the data shows
Common questions about The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne?
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is located in Melbourne, FL (ZIP 32904).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne public or private?
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,520.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,856 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,087 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,145 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,610 |
| $110,001+ | $17,610 |
How big is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne?
Total enrollment: 163 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 269 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne?
150%-time completion rate: 85.51%.
First-year retention: 94.4%.
What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne earn?
Median earnings: $22,621 six years after entry; $16,515 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,528.
46.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (29 completions)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (21 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (9 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (9 completions)
- Real Estate Development (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.51%; median earnings $16,515 at 10 years; net price $14,520. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,520
2024 Value
In 2024 The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,520.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,520 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,529 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,187 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,675 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,458 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,965 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,972 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,608 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,041 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,604 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,437 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,821 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne reported total enrollment of about 163 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (36.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%). About 46.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne in 2024 is 163 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 269 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.4%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 36.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
85.51% 100% Completion Time
85.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 85.51% of students graduating from The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne 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 and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne.
Return on Investment
$7,528 Median Student Debt
$16,515 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
184.35% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 29 completions
2. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 21 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9 completions
4. Barbering/Barber: 9 completions
5. Real Estate Development: 9 completions
Most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,928
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a private for-profit institution located in Melbourne, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 163 students. Student body composition includes White (36.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 85.51%. Approximately 46.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Melbourne, FL 32904
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.51% graduation rate, The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne located?
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is located in Melbourne, FL.
How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,520 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne?
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne reports undergraduate enrollment of about 269 students, White (36.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne?
About 44.2% of students at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne earn?
Median earnings are $22,621 six years after entry and $16,515 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,528.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne public or private?
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a private for-profit institution located in Melbourne, FL.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne an HBCU?
No. The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne a tribal college?
No. The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.2%).
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Melbourne, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.