What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Reported median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $20,461.

What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?

The school has an enrollment of 142 students, which means classes are small and instruction is focused on a limited group.

Is this school public or private?

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

What is the difference between the net price and student debt?

The average annual net price after aid is $18,346, while the median student debt at completion is $6,333.

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The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda

Tonawanda, New York · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 142 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$18,346

cheaper than 33% of comparable schools

Completion rate

63%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$26,460

earns ~$1,442.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda is a private for-profit school in Tonawanda, NY that issues certificates in cosmetology and related personal grooming services. With an enrollment of 142 students, it serves adults seeking practical training in hair care and styling.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $18,346, which is higher than the median student debt of $6,333 held by graduates at completion. A typical graduate in the cosmetology program earned a median of $20,461 two years after finishing, while the school's overall median earnings ten years after entry are $26,460. The completion rate is reported at 63%.

Net price is 1% above the New York median ($18,192) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% 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	$20,461

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Reported median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $20,461.
How many students finish the program?: The completion rate is reported at 63%.
What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?: The school has an enrollment of 142 students, which means classes are small and instruction is focused on a limited group.
Is this school public or private?: This is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.
What is the difference between the net price and student debt?: The average annual net price after aid is $18,346, while the median student debt at completion is $6,333.

Other options in New York

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Brittany Beauty Academy	Brooklyn	$23,643	68.8%	$17,992
Brittany Beauty Academy	Levittown	$21,312	92.7%	$18,753
American Beauty School	Bronx	$12,492	47.2%	$21,111
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers	Nanuet	$17,425	88.9%	$30,190
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics Skin Care & Makeup	New York	$14,570	94.1%	not reported
Empire Beauty School-Queens	Astoria	$18,046	62.5%	$24,397

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 457837. 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.