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Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute
Miami Beach, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 1500 Bay Road Ste C1, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Phone: (786) 460-4652 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami Beach, Florida, offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 67.9% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,528 and median earnings of $16,515 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is $9,405, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 32.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,860 | $43,880 | $62,650 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | $15,678 | not reported | $6,774 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $15,678 | not reported | $6,774 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $15,678 | not reported | $6,774 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami Beach, Florida. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants at this campus. The school awards credentials mainly in esthetician programs (21 completers) and cosmetology programs (11 completers), reflecting its focus on personal care trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.9%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,528, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,515. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $9,405, and 32.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Any figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should weigh the reported earnings and debt figures against their own goals before enrolling. To verify current accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome data, check the school's accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers esthetician and cosmetology programs, with esthetician being the largest by completions (21), followed by cosmetology (11).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.9%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $7,528.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,515.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $9,405.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (786) 460-4652 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check NACCAS's accreditor records and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497222.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or scheduling details, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about program format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Florida's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (786) 460-4652 or visit its website at https://www.esimiamibeach.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct nearby comparisons; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.