Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,150$1,9501250 Contact Hours9 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $4,935$230500 Contact Hours6 Months $7,334
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $4,550$1,000350 Contact Hours4 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $2,628$465200 Contact Hours3 Months $5,356

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $16,540 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoonahas decreased by 0.81% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona.
Living Costs Trends
The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$12,562$7,576
2021$12,562$7,576
2022$12,645$7,696
2023$12,645$7,696
2024$10,416$6,124
Living Costs Trends Chart