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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN 46901 · Phone: (765) 454-9840 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo is a private for-profit trade school in Kokomo, Indiana offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo has a 67.6% completion rate versus a 65.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,973 and median earnings of $23,226 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo is $23,995, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 51.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,890 | $32,830 | $44,910 |
| Skincare specialists | $24,440 | $44,450 | $52,390 |
| Barbers | $29,670 | $33,600 | $55,850 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $21,580 | $36,140 | $43,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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 | 29 | $16,249 | $14,711 | $9,120 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $16,249 | $14,711 | $9,120 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $16,249 | $14,711 | $9,120 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $16,249 | $14,711 | $9,120 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $16,249 | $14,711 | $9,120 |
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-Kokomo is a private for-profit trade school located in Kokomo, Indiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their training. The campus awards programs mainly in cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering, with cosmetology schools (32 completers), esthetician schools (28 completers), and barber schools (14 completers) representing its top program areas.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.6%, which is near the Indiana state average of 65.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,973, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $23,226. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,995, and 51.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of students with financial need.
This campus, with 98 undergraduates and 83 recent trade completers, operates in a small city setting and appears geared toward shorter, hands-on training programs rather than multi-year associate degrees. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology. Its top programs by completions are cosmetology schools (32), esthetician schools (28), and barber schools (14).
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 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. About 51.3% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.6%, which is near the Indiana state average of 65.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,973, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,226, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $23,995.
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 and the type of institutional oversight compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (765) 454-9840 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?462017.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers depends on schedule and program length details not reported in federal data; reach out to the school directly to confirm whether its format suits working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Indiana's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo at (765) 454-9840 or through its website, https://kokomobeautyschool.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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.