How many students are enrolled?

There are 163 students currently enrolled at the school.

What is the completion rate?

The reported completion rate is 78.3%.

How much debt do students typically leave with?

The median student debt at completion is $7,528.

Do students receive financial aid like Pell Grants?

Yes, 46.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

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The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne

Melbourne, Florida · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 163 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$14,520

cheaper than 53% of comparable schools

Completion rate

78.3%

Median debt at completion

$7,528

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$16,515

earns ~$1,137.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a private for-profit school in Melbourne, FL that offers undergraduate certificates in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. With 163 students enrolled, the program serves individuals seeking specific technical training in personal grooming and therapeutic services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,520, which leaves students with a median debt of $7,528 upon completion. About 46.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability. Ten years after entry, the median earnings for graduates are reported at $16,515.

Net price is 12% below the Florida median ($16,419) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 42% below 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	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a private for-profit school.
How many students are enrolled?: There are 163 students currently enrolled at the school.
What is the completion rate?: The reported completion rate is 78.3%.
How much debt do students typically leave with?: The median student debt at completion is $7,528.
Do students receive financial aid like Pell Grants?: Yes, 46.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Florida

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
North Florida Technical College	Starke	$1,590	73.8%	$31,683
Eastern Florida State College	Melbourne	$6,440	46.4%	$37,195
Charlotte Technical College	Port Charlotte	$5,874	58.7%	$36,349
Chipola College	Marianna	$1,133	50.9%	$37,378
Lorenzo Walker Technical College	Naples	$7,283	99%	$36,853
Daytona State College	Daytona Beach	$7,177	41.6%	$37,096

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 385132. 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.