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The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2710 Old Lebanon Road, Suite 6, Nashville, TN 37214 · Phone: (615) 828-1866 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville is a private for-profit trade school in Nashville, TN, offering cosmetology programs and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville has a 96.8% completion rate versus a 64.3% Tennessee state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville is $16,194, and the school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 | 31 | $18,123 | $24,201 | $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-Nashville is a private for-profit trade school located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). The campus focuses on a single program family, cosmetology schools, which accounted for 31 completers in the most recent reporting period.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 96.8%, well above the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, placing this campus above the state average for completion. Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,833, and the annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,194. About 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With undergraduate enrollment of about 33 students in a large-city locale, this small, single-program campus is structured around cosmetology training rather than a broad menu of trades. Whether the schedule and program length fit a working adult or career changer is not stated in the data provided, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program length. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville offers cosmetology programs, with 31 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can apply for federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 96.8%, compared to a Tennessee state average of 64.3%, putting this campus above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,833, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $16,194.
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 structure 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 data provided; contact the school at (615) 828-1866 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify schedule flexibility or program length, so this cannot be confirmed; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school for details on cosmetology licensing in Tennessee.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville at (615) 828-1866 or through its website, https://www.nashvillebeautyschool.com/.
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 listing; check the College Scorecard for broader 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.