Career Training Path › Texas › Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 16640 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78232 · Phone: (210) 560-8772 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio has an 83.3% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Attending Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio costs $19,997 per year, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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, 1–2 years | 50 | not reported | not reported | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 44 | not reported | not reported | $7,917 |
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 of San Antonio is a private for-profit trade school located in San Antonio, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's most awarded programs are cosmetology schools and esthetician schools, with 50 and 44 completers respectively.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 83.3%, above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is $19,997, and 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled here.
This campus, situated in a large city, appears suited to students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year degree path. Because trade programs of this kind are often shorter than traditional degrees, this setting may fit adult learners or career changers looking for a defined credential, though exact program lengths are not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the school's full profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology schools (50 completers) and esthetician schools (44 completers), covering 2 program families in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, and 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.3%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $19,997.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid options 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 (210) 560-8772 for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491835.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The cosmetology and esthetician programs offered here are typically shorter, career-focused credentials, which may suit adult learners or career changers, though exact program lengths are not reported in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Texas cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (210) 560-8772 or visit their website at https://www.tspasanantonio.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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.