The Salon Professional Academy
The Salon Professional Academy is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Dagsboro, DE. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/2003 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at The Salon Professional Academy is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $20,250. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at The Salon Professional Academy.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,250 | $2,500 | 1,500 Hours | 13 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Barbering/Barber | $20,250 | $2,500 | 1,500 Hours | 13 Months | $14,546 |
| 3 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $9,900 | $2,500 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $9,978 |
| 4 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $4,050 | $1,000 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $5,356 |
| 5 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $8,100 | $900 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $7,334 |
| 6 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $3,375 | $900 | 250 Hours | 2 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 81 students attended The Salon Professional Academy in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 6 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 13 (full-time).
The graduation rate of The Salon Professional Academy is 88% and the retention rate is 89% at the school.
| Student Population | 81 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Number of Faculty | 6 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of The Salon Professional Academy is $20,250
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
43% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,479 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $20,250 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,500 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $20,950 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $11,738 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,479 |
Offered Certificate Programs
The Salon Professional Academy offers 6 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 83 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 25 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 83 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at The Salon Professional Academy are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 83 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 58 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 25 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 58 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 39 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 19 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 58 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 25 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 25 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 81 students have enrolled into The Salon Professional Academy. By gender, 2 male and 79 female students are attending the school.
There are 46 White (56.79%), 12 Black/African American (14.81%), 15 Hispanic (18.52%), 1 Asian (1.23%), and 22 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 2 | 79 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 46 | 2 | 44 |
| Two More | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 32448 Royal Blvd. Suite A, Dagsboro, DE
- 302-732-6704
- School Website
- Financial Aid Information
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