What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $25,774.

How many students finish the program?

The completion rate is reported at 73.7%.

How many students are enrolled at this school?

There are 95 students enrolled.

Is this school public or private?

It is a private for-profit school.

What is the typical student debt versus the yearly cost?

The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $18,814.

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The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo

Fargo, North Dakota · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 95 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$18,814

cheaper than 31% of comparable schools

Completion rate

73.7%

Median debt at completion

$12,000

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,497

earns ~$1,674.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo is a private for-profit school in Fargo, ND that mainly awards certificates in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. It serves students seeking entry-level training in personal grooming and therapeutic services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $18,814, which is significantly higher than the median student debt at completion of $12,000. While 73.7% of students complete their studies, earnings vary by program, with cosmetology graduates earning a median of $25,774 two years after completion compared to $15,922 for somatic bodywork.

Net price is 32% above the North Dakota median ($14,304) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% 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	$25,774
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$15,922

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Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $25,774.
How many students finish the program?: The completion rate is reported at 73.7%.
How many students are enrolled at this school?: There are 95 students enrolled.
Is this school public or private?: It is a private for-profit school.
What is the typical student debt versus the yearly cost?: The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $18,814.

Other options in North Dakota

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks	Grand Forks	$13,657	76.2%	$27,987
The Hair Academy	Bismarck	$14,950	78.4%	$31,370
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo	Fargo	$12,773	64.9%	$27,987

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 448026. 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.