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The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, Iowa · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1350 College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Phone: (319) 260-9995 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls is a private for-profit trade school in Cedar Falls, Iowa offering barber school programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 52.2% completion rate versus a 63.6% state average, with median graduate debt of $12,500 and median earnings of $20,955 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls is $17,247, federal financial aid can be used here, and 42.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $31,200 | $58,900 | $60,660 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (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 | 23 | $16,195 | $24,035 | $12,000 |
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-Cedar Falls is a private for-profit trade school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The school's primary program family is barber schools, with 23 completers reported in the most recent federal data, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 91.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 52.2%, which is below the Iowa state average of 63.6%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,955. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,247. Among enrolled students, 42.6% receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students attend this campus.
This school may suit students interested specifically in barbering, particularly those seeking a focused, single-program path rather than a broad associate-degree track. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures, check the ACCSC accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers barber school programs, with 23 completers reported in federal data. It is the school's sole listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 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 and Pell Grants to help pay for tuition.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 52.2%, which is below the Iowa state average of 63.6%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $12,500 in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $20,955.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $17,247.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. Control type can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and institutional accountability, though this campus does participate in Title IV federal aid.
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 (319) 260-9995 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through ACCSC and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154545.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this federal data; check with the Iowa state licensing board for barbering and with the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls by phone at (319) 260-9995 or through its website, https://tspacedarfalls.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other barber schools in the area.
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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.