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Innovate Salon Academy
Brick Township, New Jersey · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 712 NJ - 70 Route 70, Brick Township, NJ 08723 · Phone: (908) 412-9600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Brick Township, New Jersey, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Median graduate debt is $6,333, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's completion rate compared to the New Jersey state average of 61.9% and its median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Annual cost of attendance at Innovate Salon Academy is $29,199, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 38.0% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $35,180 | $45,870 | $50,750 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
| Barbers | $32,220 | $54,850 | $63,170 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 17 | $19,362 | $20,748 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $19,362 | $20,748 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $19,362 | $20,748 | $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
Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Brick Township, New Jersey, located in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on beauty and personal-care trades, with its top programs being esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, drawing from a total of three program families and 219 undergraduate students enrolled.
Federal data shows 20 trade completers recently. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 61.9%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,199, and 38.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's full outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Innovate Salon Academy offers esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and barber schools, with esthetician programs being the largest by enrollment. These fall under three program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 38.0% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The New Jersey state average completion rate for similar programs is 61.9%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal Scorecard 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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $29,199.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit school. This can affect tuition levels, financial aid terms, and institutional funding sources compared to 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 at (908) 412-9600 or visit its website for specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?499130.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused programs in esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit those seeking a shorter path into a trade; however, specific program lengths and career-changer fit are not detailed in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Innovate Salon Academy at (908) 412-9600 or through its website, https://www.innovatesalonacademy.com/.
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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.