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J D Academy of Salon and Spa
Danville, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville, CA 94526 · Phone: (925) 855-5551 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Oct 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a private for-profit trade school in Danville, California, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
J D Academy of Salon and Spa has a 79.0% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, and graduates carry a median debt of $6,211, 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 J D Academy of Salon and Spa is $38,350, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 29.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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, 1–2 years | 73 | $26,806 | $25,967 | $6,211 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 62 | $26,806 | $25,967 | $6,211 |
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
J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a private for-profit trade school located in Danville, California, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school's programs center on two career fields: cosmetology, with 73 completers, and esthetician training, with 62 completers, making these the primary trades taught at this campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 79.0%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $6,211, a relatively low figure compared to many trade programs nationally. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $38,350, and 29.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students enrolled.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year degree path, though exact program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers considering a shift into personal care services may find the above-average completion rate and manageable debt levels relevant to their decision. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal outcome data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
J D Academy of Salon and Spa offers cosmetology programs (73 completers) and esthetician programs (62 completers), its two primary program families.
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, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 79.0%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,211, according to 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 (925) 855-5551 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 $38,350.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and available aid compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 (925) 855-5551 or visit jdacademy.com 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481474.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's short-format cosmetology and esthetician programs and above-average completion rate may appeal to career changers, though specific program lengths and adult learner support are not detailed in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach J D Academy of Salon and Spa by phone at (925) 855-5551 or through its website at https://jdacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare campuses directly.
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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.