Is The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda worth it?
The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Tonawanda, New York (large suburb). It awarded 142 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$17,344
Median earnings 4 years after
$34,609
Median earnings 10 years after
$26,460
Average net price
$18,346
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
142
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
142
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,534 | $34,686 | 159 |
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 | 53 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 47 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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