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Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Tigard, Oregon · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 8820 SW Center, Tigard, OR 97223 · Phone: (503) 639-6108 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2023 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Feb 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Summit Salon Academy-Portland is a private for-profit trade school in Tigard, OR offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Summit Salon Academy-Portland has a 71.7% completion rate, above the Oregon state average of 55.4%, with median graduate debt of $10,512 and median earnings of $24,106 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Summit Salon Academy-Portland is $15,948, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 66.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $34,880 | $57,580 | $64,740 |
| Skincare specialists | $35,900 | $52,110 | $80,140 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $35,230 | $46,080 | $48,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oregon (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, 2–4 years | 9 | $21,252 | not reported | $13,079 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $21,252 | not reported | $13,079 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $21,252 | not reported | $13,079 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $21,252 | not reported | $13,079 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $21,252 | not reported | $13,079 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $21,252 | not reported | $13,079 |
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-Portland is a private for-profit trade school located in Tigard, Oregon, a small city in the Portland metro area. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV funds), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training. Its most common programs are cosmetology (27 completers), esthetician training (8 completers), and nail technician training (4 completers), out of six total program offerings and roughly 66 undergraduate students enrolled.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.7%, above the Oregon state average of 55.4% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,512, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,106. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,948, and 66.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given its short, hands-on program formats in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, this campus tends to suit students seeking direct entry into a licensed personal-care trade rather than a multi-year academic degree, including adult career-changers, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review 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-Portland offers cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, with cosmetology being the largest by completions (27), followed by esthetics (8) and nail technology (4). The school lists six total programs in these career families.
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 school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including federal loans and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.7%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4% for comparable programs, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,512, according to federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,106.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $15,948 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which means it is operated for financial profit rather than by a public agency or nonprofit board; this can affect tuition pricing and accreditation oversight compared with public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (503) 639-6108 or via its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?209719.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on short, licensure-oriented programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology may suit career-changers seeking direct entry into personal-care trades, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Summit Salon Academy-Portland at (503) 639-6108 or through its website, https://www.summitsalonacademyportland.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported in this listing's federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across campuses.
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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.