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Academy of Salon Professionals
Sedalia, Missouri · Private for-profit career school
Address: 2414 S. Limit Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301 · Phone: (660) 827-4500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Academy of Salon Professionals is a private for-profit trade school in Sedalia, MO offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Academy of Salon Professionals has a 66.7% completion rate, near the Missouri state average of 69.3%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Academy of Salon Professionals is $19,141, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 58.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $29,790 | $45,200 | $67,970 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
| Barbers | $36,710 | $47,880 | $76,460 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | $18,038 | $16,478 | $9,589 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $18,038 | $16,478 | $9,589 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $18,038 | $16,478 | $9,589 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Academy of Salon Professionals is a private for-profit trade school located in Sedalia, Missouri, a remote-town locale. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Its three program families are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, with esthetician training being the most-awarded program (34 completions), followed by cosmetology (16) and barber (1).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.7%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $19,141, and 58.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of about 50 students and 51 trade completers, appears sized for focused, hands-on cosmetology and personal-care training rather than broad academic offerings. Because program lengths are not detailed in the data provided, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling fit. To verify accreditation status and review official outcome figures, prospective students can consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Academy of Salon Professionals offers esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs. Esthetician training has the most completions (34), followed by cosmetology (16) and barber (1).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 58.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is near the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (660) 827-4500 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $19,141, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it is not funded by public tax dollars and may have different cost structures than public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in the data provided. Contact the school directly at (660) 827-4500 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480879.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school or Missouri's licensing board for esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Academy of Salon Professionals at (660) 827-4500 or through its website, https://www.academyofsalonprofessionals.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480879 can be used to compare similar institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.