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The Salon Professional Academy
Collegeville, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Also listed as: The Salon Professional Academy in Collegeville also appears in the federal (IPEDS) record. Separate records usually reflect separate registrations, not separate schools.
Address: 130 West Main Street, Suite 106, Collegeville, PA 19426 · Phone: (610) 489-7788 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Collegeville, PA offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
The Salon Professional Academy has an 88.9% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy is $19,655, federal financial aid (FAFSA/Title IV) can be used here, and 6.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,870 | $43,620 | $58,970 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,520 | $27,990 | $33,180 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,700 | $36,790 | $55,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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 is a private for-profit trade school in Collegeville, PA, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV. The campus awards programs mainly in esthetician training, nail technician training, and cosmetology, with esthetician programs being the largest by completions.
Among the numbers reported, the completion rate is 88.9%, above the state average of 66.2% for similar programs, placing this campus above state average on that measure. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,655, and 6.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This type of campus tends to suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in personal care trades such as esthetics, nails, and cosmetology rather than a broad academic degree path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included in this data, so prospective students should confirm those specifics directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and check for updated outcome figures, contact the school at (610) 489-7788, visit https://www.tspacollegeville.com/, or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this campus at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498359.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The Salon Professional Academy offers esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs, with esthetician training being the largest by number of completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.9%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (610) 489-7788 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,655.
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 financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly at (610) 489-7788 or visit https://www.tspacollegeville.com/ to confirm.
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/?498359.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers are not reported in this data; confirm directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or your state licensing board for specifics related to esthetics, nail technology, or cosmetology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Salon Professional Academy at (610) 489-7788 or through its website, https://www.tspacollegeville.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included here; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498359 can be used 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.