Is The Salon Professional Academy worth it?
The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Rapid City, South Dakota (small city). It awarded 52 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,924
Median earnings 4 years after
$35,007
Median earnings 10 years after
$23,641
Average net price
$18,146
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
52
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
80
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,068 | $35,291 | 63 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 | 21 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 7 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Salon Professional Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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