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The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda
Tonawanda, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 2309 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 · Phone: 7168338772101 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda is a private for-profit trade school in Tonawanda, NY offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda has a 71.2% completion rate, above the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $26,460 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda is $20,816, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants is accepted, and 36.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $33,510 | $42,910 | $63,280 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $32,240 | $34,660 | $34,930 |
| Barbers | $35,430 | $38,580 | $44,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 83 | $20,006 | $20,461 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 56 | $20,006 | $20,461 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 29 | $20,006 | $20,461 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | $20,006 | $20,461 | $6,333 |
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-Tonawanda is a private for-profit trade school located in Tonawanda, New York. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards credentials across four program families, most commonly esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.2%, which is above the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $26,460. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,816, and 36.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus centers on beauty and personal-care trade programs rather than longer associate degrees, which may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training over a traditional multi-year degree path. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here; prospective students should contact the school directly for that information. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcomes, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Any figures not listed above, such as specific program lengths, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers programs in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, nail technician schools, and barber schools, with esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician being the most common. There are four program families in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 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 71.2%, which is above the state average of 64.0%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,460, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,816.
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 typically means the institution operates for owner profit rather than being state-funded or nonprofit-governed.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 716-833-8772 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457837.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include program schedules or lengths, so fit for career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and barbering vary by state and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or New York's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 716-833-8772 or visit its website at https://www.tspabuffalo.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link 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.