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The Salon Professional Academy

Fort Wayne, Indiana · career school · part of - · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schools
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 10264 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · Phone: see website
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

The Salon Professional Academy is a trade school in Fort Wayne, Indiana offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in federal Title IV financial aid programs.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,890$32,830$44,910

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

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.

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About this school

The Salon Professional Academy is a trade school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, focused on cosmetology training. The school holds accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with its accreditation status listed as accredited. Federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used to cover costs here.

Specific outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal data. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data, which is consistent with its non-participation in Title IV aid.

Because detailed program length and enrollment setting information is not included in the available data, it is not possible to determine from federal data alone whether this school's format suits short-term training versus longer credential paths, or whether it is particularly well-suited to adult career changers. Prospective students interested in cosmetology training should contact the school directly to ask about program length, schedule, and payment options, and can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly. Because this school does not participate in Title IV aid, the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard may not list detailed outcome data for it; contacting the school directly is recommended for current details.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The Salon Professional Academy offers cosmetology programs in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Specific program names beyond the cosmetology family are not reported in the available data.

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?

No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Completion rate and comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

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?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported in the available data for this campus.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Because this school does not participate in Title IV aid, detailed outcome data may not appear on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The available data does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly for this information.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in the available data. Contact the school or Indiana's cosmetology licensing board for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the available data for this listing.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other cosmetology schools nearby is not reported in the available data for this campus.

Other trade and career schools in Fort Wayne, IN

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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.

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