Is Innovate Salon Academy worth it?
Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Ewing, New Jersey (large suburb), reported with Innovate Salon Academy. It awarded 132 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$16,380
Median earnings 4 years after
$29,126
Average net price
$23,670
Completion rate
82%
Completions (2024)
132
Years to pay back
3.3 years
Students (undergrad)
174
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,420 | $29,052 | 235 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 71 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 31 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 26 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Innovate Salon Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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