How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?

54% of students receive Pell Grants.

What is the typical earnings figure for the cosmetology program two years after finishing?

For the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $20,748.

Is Innovate Salon Academy a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school.

How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $6,333, which is lower than the average annual net price of $42,607.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The reported completion rate is 86.7%.

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Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, New Jersey · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 288 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$42,607

cheaper than 0% of comparable schools

Completion rate

86.7%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

not reported

About

Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit school in South Plainfield, NJ that mainly awards certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. With 288 students, it serves those seeking entry-level training in beauty and grooming fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $42,607, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $6,333. The school has an 86.7% completion rate, but typical earnings 10 years after entry are not reported in the available data.

Net price is 123% above the New Jersey median ($19,111) for schools offering these programs.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,748

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?: 54% of students receive Pell Grants.
What is the typical earnings figure for the cosmetology program two years after finishing?: For the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $20,748.
Is Innovate Salon Academy a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $6,333, which is lower than the average annual net price of $42,607.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The reported completion rate is 86.7%.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 483106. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.