The Salon Professional Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is a private for-profit trade school in San Jose, California, enrolling about 196 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 94.66% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (54.1%) and White (20.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,418 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 196 58.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 94.66%
  • First-Generation Students: 47.8%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 241

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose: what the data shows

Common questions about The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose?

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is located in San Jose, CA (ZIP 95129-5101).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose public or private?

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,418.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,209
$75,001–$110,000$20,092

How big is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose?

Total enrollment: 196 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 241 students.

About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose?

150%-time completion rate: 94.66%.

First-year retention: 90.6%.

What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose earn?

Median earnings: $25,116 six years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

45.09% of students receive Pell grants.

What is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 94.66%; net price $18,418. 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-San Jose was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,418
2024 Value

In 2024 The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,418.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$73,672 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,418 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-San Jose.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.53% 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-San Jose 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-San Jose in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2014——$23,437
2016——$21,146
2017——$14,738
2018——$15,264
2019——$15,350
2020——$15,460
2021——$16,137
2022——$16,752
2023——$18,460

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-San Jose reported total enrollment of about 196 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (54.1%), White (20.4%), and Asian (7.6%). About 45.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose in 2024 is 196 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 241 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

90.6%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 54.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

6.11% 100% Completion Time

94.66% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 6.11% of students graduating from The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose 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: 1% male / 99% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 97 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 64 completions

Most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,306

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-San Jose is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 196 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (54.1%), White (20.4%), Asian (7.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 94.66%. Approximately 45.09% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

San Jose, CA 95129-5101

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 94.66% graduation rate, The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose 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-San Jose located?

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is located in San Jose, CA.

How much does The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,418 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose?

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose reports undergraduate enrollment of about 241 students, Hispanic or Latino (54.1%), White (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose?

About 47.8% of students at The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose?

The 150%-time completion rate is 94.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose public or private?

The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, CA.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose an HBCU?

No. The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose a tribal college?

No. The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose reports 54.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • San Jose, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • 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.