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The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers
Fort Myers, Florida · Private for-profit career school
Address: 1388 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Phone: (239) 208-3954 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers is a private for-profit trade school in Fort Myers, FL offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this school's completion rate is 66.7% versus a Florida state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry of $26,408.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers is reported at $28,555, federal financial aid can be used here, and 20.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, under 300 hours | 93 | $14,985 | $21,234 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $14,985 | $21,234 | 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-Ft Myers is a private for-profit trade school located in Fort Myers, Florida. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus awards credentials mainly in two program families: esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs being the more commonly completed path (93 completers) followed by cosmetology (25 completers).
Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the completion rate here is 66.7%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $26,408. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,555, and 20.8% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of financial need among the student body.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on beauty-industry training rather than a multi-year degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm program schedules, licensing requirements, and current costs directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal outcome data through the College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician programs (93 completers) and cosmetology programs (25 completers), based on federal program completion data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 20.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500 per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,408.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,555.
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 levels and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (239) 208-3954 or via https://www.tspaftmyers.com/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459347.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; students should check Florida's cosmetology and esthetics licensing board requirements directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (239) 208-3954 or through its website at https://www.tspaftmyers.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare other nearby schools' outcomes and costs.
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.