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The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 4925 University Drive, Suite 134, Huntsville, AL 35816 · Phone: (256) 721-6772 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville is a private for-profit trade school in Huntsville, AL offering cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 57.1% completion rate, above the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville is reported at $19,936, and about 45.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,300 | $29,150 | $37,230 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (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, 1–2 years | 30 | $17,737 | $15,125 | $9,833 |
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-Huntsville is a private for-profit trade school located in Huntsville, Alabama. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's primary offering is its cosmetology program, which accounted for 30 completions among its roughly 53 undergraduate students.
In terms of outcomes, the school's completion rate is 57.1%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $19,936, and about 45.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
This school may suit students seeking a focused, single-program path into cosmetology rather than a multi-program associate degree environment, given its enrollment size and single program family. Because program length and schedule details are not provided in the data, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard page for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers cosmetology programs, with 30 completions reported in this program family. It is the sole program family offered at this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its 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 student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 57.1%, which is above the Alabama state average of 45.5%.
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 (256) 721-6772 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. You can check the College Scorecard link for this school for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $19,936.
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 funding sources compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (256) 721-6772 or visit https://www.huntsvilletspa.com/ to confirm program duration.
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's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480976.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not provide program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported in this data. Contact the school for details on cosmetology licensing in Alabama.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (256) 721-6772 or visit their website at https://www.huntsvilletspa.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not included in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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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.