Is The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC worth it?
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia (large city), part of the The Salon Professional Academy system. It awarded 98 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and master aesthetician.
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC is part of The Salon Professional Academy
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$19,143
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,620
Median earnings 10 years after
$20,809
Average net price
$17,528
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
98
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
117
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,048 | $30,814 | 109 |
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 | 63 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for District of Columbia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page