Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton worth it?
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Appleton, Wisconsin (midsize suburb). It awarded 67 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$19,031
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,067
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,317
Average net price
$19,436
Completion rate
82%
Completions (2024)
67
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
81
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,603 | $32,971 | 63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 39 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 28 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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