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The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Appleton, Wisconsin · Private for-profit career school
Address: 3355 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 · Phone: 92096804334 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit trade school in Appleton, Wisconsin offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 81.8% completion rate versus a 62.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,991 and median earnings of $32,317 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is $23,344, federal financial aid is accepted, and 35.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,830 | $46,220 | $59,660 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,790 | $36,230 | $47,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (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 | 17 | $22,163 | $21,632 | $10,311 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 10 | $22,163 | $21,632 | $10,311 |
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
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit trade school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, in a midsize suburb setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus focuses on two program families: esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician training being the more common program (17 completers) followed by cosmetology (10 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.8%, which is above the state average of 62.8% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,991, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,317. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,344, and 35.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds.
This school may suit students interested in short, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree program; specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Career changers should confirm scheduling and program length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or contact the school directly using the information provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician programs (17 completers) and cosmetology programs (10 completers). These are the only two program families reported for this campus.
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, meaning students may 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 81.8%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,991, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,317.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,344.
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 pricing and eligibility for certain aid programs compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 92096804334 or via https://www.tspaappleton.com/ for details.
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 College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?454537.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or lengths, so career-changer fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This information is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for licensing requirements related to esthetics or cosmetology in Wisconsin.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 92096804334 or visit their website at https://www.tspaappleton.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare with other schools in the area.
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.