Is Elevate Salon Institute worth it?
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Royal Oak, Michigan (large suburb). It awarded 175 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$14,414
Median earnings 4 years after
$24,677
Median earnings 10 years after
$16,853
Average net price
$19,409
Completion rate
85%
Completions (2024)
175
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
197
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,296 | $25,256 | 103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 115 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 53 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Elevate Salon Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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