What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program reported median earnings of $21,632 two years after completion.

How many students finish the program?

The school reports a completion rate of 84.2% for its students.

What does a small enrollment mean for the class experience?

The school has a total student count of 81, indicating a very small cohort size.

Is this a public or private institution?

This is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

How does student debt compare to the cost of attendance?

The median student debt at completion is $9,991, while the average annual net price after aid is $19,436.

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The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton

Appleton, Wisconsin · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 81 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$19,436

cheaper than 28% of comparable schools

Completion rate

84.2%

Median debt at completion

$9,991

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,317

earns ~$1,662.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit school in Appleton, WI that primarily awards certificates in cosmetology. It serves students seeking entry into personal grooming services with a current enrollment of 81.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $19,436, which is higher than the median student debt at completion of $9,991. While the completion rate is reported at 84.2%, typical earnings 10 years after entry are $32,317. Graduates of the cosmetology program specifically reported median earnings of $21,632 just two years after completion.

Net price is 50% above the Wisconsin median ($12,928) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,632

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program reported median earnings of $21,632 two years after completion.
How many students finish the program?: The school reports a completion rate of 84.2% for its students.
What does a small enrollment mean for the class experience?: The school has a total student count of 81, indicating a very small cohort size.
Is this a public or private institution?: This is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.
How does student debt compare to the cost of attendance?: The median student debt at completion is $9,991, while the average annual net price after aid is $19,436.

Other options in Wisconsin

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
VICI Beauty School	Greenfield	$10,496	85%	$32,393
Madison Area Technical College	Madison	$14,238	45.2%	$45,413
Fox Valley Technical College	Appleton	$11,407	65.8%	$45,684
Gateway Technical College	Kenosha	$12,928	48.9%	$40,264
The Professional Hair Design Academy	Eau Claire	$19,451	76%	$29,587
Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids	$10,873	45.3%	$42,253

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 454537. 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.