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The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa
Nampa, Idaho · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 120 S. Holly Street, Nampa, ID 83686 · Phone: (208) 465-7660 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa is a private for-profit trade school in Nampa, Idaho, offering nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 90.5% completion rate versus a 71.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $18,095 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa is reported at $24,823, federal financial aid is accepted, and 47.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $25,150 | $34,910 | $40,220 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,810 | $35,480 | $37,710 |
| Skincare specialists | $21,630 | $34,130 | $43,880 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Idaho (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 | 45 | $15,199 | $18,877 | $10,511 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $15,199 | $18,877 | $10,511 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | $15,199 | $18,877 | $10,511 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $15,199 | $18,877 | $10,511 |
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-Nampa is a private for-profit trade school located in Nampa, Idaho. 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 the most credentials in nail technician programs, followed by cosmetology and esthetician programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.5%, which is above the Idaho state average of 71.0%. Graduates who took out loans carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $18,095. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,823, and 47.0% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of financial need among the student body.
With 111 undergraduate students and 80 trade program completers reported, this is a small, focused campus centered on cosmetology-related trades. The program formats reported here suggest a fit for students seeking hands-on, salon-industry training rather than a broad academic degree path; whether this suits an adult career-changer specifically is not detailed in the data beyond program family and completion figures. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the school's full outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers nail technician, cosmetology, and esthetician programs, with nail technician training being the largest program area (45 completers). In total, four program families are reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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. About 47.0% 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 90.5%, which is above the Idaho state average of 71.0%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $6,333.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $18,095, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,823.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, meaning it is owned and operated for profit rather than by a public institution or nonprofit organization; this can affect cost structure and institutional priorities.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review detailed federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?247047.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specifically address career-changer fit; it only reports program families in nail technology, cosmetology, and esthetics along with completion and enrollment figures, so contacting the school directly would clarify scheduling flexibility for adult learners.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Idaho's licensing board for cosmetology-related fields to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (208) 465-7660 or visit its website at https://www.tspanampa.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare other institutions offering similar programs.
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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.