Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $16,150. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,250 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,150$1,9501,250 Hours9 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $4,935$230500 Hours6 Months $7,334
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $4,550$1,000350 Hours4 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $2,628$465200 Hours3 Months $5,356

Important Academic Statistics

Total 40 students attended The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 8 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population40
Number of Faculty4
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona is $16,150 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,161 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$16,150
Books & Supplies$1,950
Off-Campus Room & Board$10,416
Off-Campus Expenses$6,124
Average Financial Amount$4,161

Offered Certificate Programs

The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona offers 4 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, 48 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate100
Less than 1-Year Certificate204
2 Years Certificate1044
Total4048

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 48 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 4 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 44 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Total0
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 4 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist0
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor4
Total4
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 44 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist44
Total44

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 40 students have enrolled into The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona. All enrolled students are female at the school
There are 39 White (97.50%), 1 Black/African American (2.50%), and 0 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total40040
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American101
Hispanic000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White39039
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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