The Salon Professional Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is a private for-profit trade school in Onalaska, Wisconsin, enrolling about 67 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 93.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,744 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,857 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 67 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.33%
- First-Generation Students: 35.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 95
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska: what the data shows
Common questions about The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is located in Onalaska, WI (ZIP 54650).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska public or private?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska cost?
Average net price after aid: $17,857.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,759 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,484 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,647 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,508 |
| $110,001+ | $21,829 |
How big is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
Total enrollment: 67 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 95 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
150%-time completion rate: 93.33%.
First-year retention: 93.8%.
What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska earn?
Median earnings: $28,576 six years after entry; $30,744 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,374.
41.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (35 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (23 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 93.33%; median earnings $30,744 at 10 years; net price $17,857. 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-Onalaska was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,857
2024 Value
In 2024 The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,857.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,857 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-Onalaska.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.72% 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-Onalaska 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-Onalaska 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 | — | — | $11,596 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,066 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,725 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,295 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,659 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,537 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,747 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,197 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,876 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,652 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,460 |
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-Onalaska reported total enrollment of about 67 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%), and Asian (3.0%). About 41.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska in 2024 is 67 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 95 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.8%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 89.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.89% 100% Completion Time
93.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.89% of students graduating from The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9% male / 91% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 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-Onalaska.
Return on Investment
$8,374 Median Student Debt
$30,744 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
330.42% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 35 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 23 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 6 completions
Most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,997
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-Onalaska is a private for-profit institution located in Onalaska, WI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 67 students. Student body composition includes White (89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%), Asian (3.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 93.33%. Approximately 41.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Onalaska, WI 54650
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.33% graduation rate, The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska 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-Onalaska located?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is located in Onalaska, WI.
How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,857 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska reports undergraduate enrollment of about 95 students, White (89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
About 35.7% of students at The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska earn?
Median earnings are $28,576 six years after entry and $30,744 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
The 150%-time completion rate is 93.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,374.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska public or private?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is a private for-profit institution located in Onalaska, WI.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska an HBCU?
No. The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska a tribal college?
No. The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.0%).
Is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska 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
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Wisconsin trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
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.