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Sandra Academy of Salon Services

New Tazewell, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schoolsBarber schoolsNail technician schools
33%completion rate · Tennessee avg 64%
$9,833median debt of graduates
$9,418median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$19,276annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 907 Main Street, New Tazewell, TN 37825 · Phone: (423) 626-7877 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Sandra Academy of Salon Services is a private for-profit trade school in New Tazewell, Tennessee offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Sandra Academy of Salon Services has a 33.3% completion rate, below the state average of 64.3%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833; median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported.

Annual cost of attendance at Sandra Academy of Salon Services is $19,276, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 36.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Sandra Academy of Sal… Sandra Academy of Sal…: 33.3% 33.3% Tennessee average Tennessee average: 64.3% 64.3% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$25,700$31,310$39,990
Skincare specialists$22,200$36,590$44,500
Barbers$22,850$24,690$31,930
Manicurists and pedicurists$20,450$34,810$40,000

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 21 not reported not reported $12,089
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported $12,089
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported $12,089
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 not reported not reported $12,089
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported $12,089

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.

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About this school

Sandra Academy of Salon Services is a private for-profit trade school in New Tazewell, Tennessee, located in a distant 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, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for training. Its top programs are cosmetology schools (24 completers), esthetician schools (8 completers), and barber schools (5 completers), with a total of 5 program families and 42 trade completers among 117 undergraduate students.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.3%, which is below the state average of 64.3%. 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 $19,276, and 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.

This school may suit students seeking short, hands-on cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering training rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not stated here. Career changers should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes before enrolling. Prospective students can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review verified federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided for this campus.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Sandra Academy of Salon Services offers cosmetology, esthetician, barber, and nail technician programs, with cosmetology schools (24 completers) being the largest program.

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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 33.3%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, 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; check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $19,276.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Sandra Academy of Salon Services is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, aid eligibility, and accreditation type compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (423) 626-7877 or visit 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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486442.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program schedules or adult-focused services, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Tennessee's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Sandra Academy of Salon Services by phone at (423) 626-7877 or through its website at https://www.sandraacademy.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This data does not include comparisons with other schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across nearby institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Tennessee

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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.

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