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Elevate Salon Institute
Royal Oak, Michigan · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Also listed as: Elevate Salon Institute in Royal Oak also appears in the federal (IPEDS) record. Separate records usually reflect separate registrations, not separate schools.
Address: 4050 Crooks Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073 · Phone: (248) 965-3353 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Royal Oak, Michigan, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Elevate Salon Institute has an 85.5% completion rate, above the Michigan state average of 56.9%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $16,853 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Elevate Salon Institute is $22,646, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 19.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,810 | $45,240 | $59,980 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,740 | $36,890 | $59,210 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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 | 111 | $14,987 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $14,987 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $14,987 | not reported | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $14,987 | not reported | $6,333 |
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
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Royal Oak, Michigan. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs here. The campus most commonly awards credentials in esthetician training, cosmetology, and nail technology, with esthetician programs making up the largest share of completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.5%, above the state average of 56.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,853. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,646, and 19.4% of students receive Pell Grants. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With an undergraduate enrollment of 197 and 152 trade program completers, this campus appears to run smaller, focused programs typical of cosmetology and personal-care fields rather than multi-year associate degrees. This setup may suit students seeking a shorter, hands-on training path, including career changers, though program length itself is not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data yourself, check the accreditor's public records and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Elevate Salon Institute offers esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, with esthetician training being the largest program by completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.5%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,853.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,646.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition rates and financial aid options compared with public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (248) 965-3353 or visit its website to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs' focused, career-specific nature in fields like cosmetology and esthetics may suit adults seeking hands-on training, though specific scheduling and pacing details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Elevate Salon Institute at (248) 965-3353 or through its website, https://esiroyaloak.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons with other nearby schools are not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar programs.
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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.