Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ)
Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in South Plainfield, NJ. It offers 5 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. (6/22/2012 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $12,726. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 5 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ).
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $12,726 | $2,591 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $9,978 |
| 2 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $6,600 | $1,020 | 500 Hours | 4 Months | $7,334 |
| 3 | Barbering/Barber | $10,890 | $2,669 | 900 Hours | 10 Months | $14,546 |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $20,112 | $2,957 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 5 | $4,572 | - | 300 Hours | 2 Months | - |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 288 students attended Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 8 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 10 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) is 94% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 96% at the school.
| Student Population | 288 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) is $12,726
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
54% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,828 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,726 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,591 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,938 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $10,983 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,828 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) offers 5 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, 224 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 | 2 | 0 | 109 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 115 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 224 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ) are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 224 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 109 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 115 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 109 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 107 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 109 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 115 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 86 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 29 |
| Total | 115 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 288 students have enrolled into Innovate Salon Academy (South Plainfield, NJ). By gender, 51 male and 237 female students are attending the school.
There are 75 White (26.04%), 59 Black/African American (20.49%), 141 Hispanic (48.96%), 3 Asian (1.04%), and 151 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 288 | 51 | 237 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 59 | 9 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 28 | 113 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 75 | 14 | 61 |
| Two More | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Un-Known | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4985 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, NJ
- 908-412-9600
- School Website
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