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Summit Salon Academy Kansas City
Independence, Missouri · Private for-profit career school
Address: 815 W 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055 · Phone: (816) 252-4247 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private for-profit trade school in Independence, Missouri offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City has a 60.9% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%; median graduate debt is $11,938 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,811, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is $23,914, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 67.2% 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 |
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, 1–2 years | 61 | $19,285 | $19,113 | $11,400 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $19,285 | $19,113 | $11,400 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $19,285 | $19,113 | $11,400 |
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
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private for-profit trade school located in Independence, Missouri, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's main program families are esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs (61 completers) and cosmetology programs (23 completers) representing the top training tracks among its 3 total programs.
According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 60.9%, which falls below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,938, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,811. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,914, and 67.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year academic degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should weigh the completion rate and earnings figures against their own goals. Prospective students are encouraged to verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and to review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City offers esthetician and cosmetology programs, with esthetician training being the largest (61 completers) followed by cosmetology (23 completers). The campus has 3 total programs.
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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 67.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.9%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $11,938, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,811.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,914.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, aid options, and institutional priorities 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 directly at (816) 252-4247 or visit its website for current program schedules.
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 federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?177603.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so this fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; prospective students should contact the school to discuss options for adult learners.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Missouri's cosmetology licensing board for details specific to esthetician and cosmetology careers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Summit Salon Academy Kansas City at (816) 252-4247 or through its website, https://www.summitsalonacademykc.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?177603 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across 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.