The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Melbourne, FL. It offers 7 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. (7/1/1989 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) and the 2025 tuition and fees is $8,250. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) programs ($10,039). 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 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | $8,250 | $2,600 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $10,039 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,670 | $2,200 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Barbering/Barber | $11,040 | $1,950 | 900 Hours | 7 Months | $14,546 |
| 4 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $4,200 | $1,750 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $9,978 |
| 5 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $4,200 | $1,350 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $5,356 |
| 6 | Barbering/Barber | $7,410 | $1,950 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $14,546 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 163 students attended The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 12 (full-time) and 10 (part-time).
The graduation rate of The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is 86% and the retention rate is 94% at the school.
| Student Population | 163 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Number of Faculty | 12 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne is $8,250
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
46% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,296 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,250 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,600 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $8,060 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,730 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,296 |
Offered Certificate Programs
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne offers 7 career programs for 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, 77 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 65 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 77 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 77 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 65 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 12 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 65 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 6 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 29 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 9 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | ✕ | 21 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 65 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 9 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 163 students have enrolled into The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne. By gender, 10 male and 153 female students are attending the school.
There are 60 White (36.81%), 18 Black/African American (11.04%), 33 Hispanic (20.25%), 2 Asian (1.23%), and 83 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 10 | 153 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3 | 30 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 60 | 6 | 54 |
| Two More | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| Un-Known | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Directory Information
- 1700 W. New Haven Avenue - Ste 540A, Melbourne, FL
- 321-951-0595
- School Website
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