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The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
Kenosha, Wisconsin · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 3701 80th Street, Suite B, Kenosha, WI 53142 · Phone: (847) 702-8772 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha is a private for-profit trade school in Kenosha, Wisconsin offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 70.0% completion rate, above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%; median graduate debt is $6,333 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,941.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha is $35,671, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 67.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $22,830 | $46,220 | $59,660 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,790 | $36,230 | $47,060 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,950 | $36,680 | $45,750 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (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 | 32 | $18,747 | $21,234 | $10,194 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $18,747 | $21,234 | $10,194 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $18,747 | $21,234 | $10,194 |
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-Kenosha is a private for-profit trade school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards programs mainly in esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician training, with esthetician programs being the largest by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 70.0%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $24,941. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $35,671, and 67.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in personal-care trades such as esthetics, cosmetology, or nail technology rather than a multi-year academic degree. Because the school emphasizes short, skills-based training in a small-city setting, it may appeal to adult career-changers looking for a defined path into the beauty industry, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs. Esthetician training has the highest number of completions (32), followed by cosmetology (19) and nail technology (8).
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 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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 70.0%, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,941.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $35,671.
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 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 at (847) 702-8772 or visit kenoshatspa.com for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461908.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician training in a small-city setting may suit adults seeking a career change into personal-care trades, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (847) 702-8772 or through its website at https://kenoshatspa.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this listing's federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the region.
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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.