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Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1300 E New Circle Rd Ste 110, Lexington, KY 40505 · Phone: 85926655314 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Summit Salon Academy-Lexington is a private for-profit trade school in Lexington, KY offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington has a 54.5% completion rate, near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $24,148 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Summit Salon Academy-Lexington is $18,701, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 58.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $26,340 | $38,580 | $46,280 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $31,480 | $45,310 | $47,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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 | 61 | $16,764 | $16,345 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 34 | $16,764 | $16,345 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $16,764 | $16,345 | $7,917 |
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-Lexington is a private for-profit trade school located in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 education. The campus awards training primarily in three program families: esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with esthetician programs being the most common (61 completers), followed by cosmetology (34) and nail technology (24).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 54.5%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,148. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,701, and 58.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on beauty and personal-care trade programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families offered. Whether the schedule and format fit an adult career-changer is not detailed in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington offers esthetician schools (61 completers), cosmetology schools (34), and nail technician schools (24). These are its three reported program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. 58.6% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 54.5%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,148.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $18,701, according to federal data.
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, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability 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 directly at 85926655314 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156967.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit; the school's short, hands-on beauty-trade programs suggest a possible fit for adults seeking faster entry into a trade, but this is not confirmed in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or Kentucky's state licensing board for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Summit Salon Academy-Lexington at 85926655314 or through its website, https://www.summitsalonacademy.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard 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.