Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City worth it?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Independence, Missouri (large suburb). It awarded 80 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist; cosmetology; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$27,540
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,998
Median earnings 10 years after
$24,811
Average net price
$20,947
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
80
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
157
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,878 | $26,650 | 42 |
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 1-2 yrs | 55 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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