Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside worth it?
Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Riverside, California (large city). It awarded 150 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$14,594
Median earnings 4 years after
$21,184
Median earnings 10 years after
$21,777
Average net price
$15,423
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
150
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
164
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,566 | $22,601 | 71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 54 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 52 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 44 |
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Sources: federal figures for Salon Success Academy-Riverside. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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