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Tenaj Salon Institute
The Villages, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 11915 County Road 103, The Villages, FL 32162 · Phone: 35225967164 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Tenaj Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in The Villages, FL offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Tenaj Salon Institute has a 62.1% completion rate versus a 70.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $25,196 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Tenaj Salon Institute is reported at $31,199, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 58.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 1–2 years | 42 | $16,594 | $17,235 | $11,020 |
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
Tenaj Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in The Villages, Florida. It participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and awards training almost entirely in cosmetology, with its top program being Cosmetology schools, which produced 42 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 62.1%, which is below the state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $25,196. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,199, and 58.5% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Enrollment at the campus is small, with 55 undergraduates reported.
Because this school's only program family is cosmetology, it may suit students focused specifically on a cosmetology career path rather than those seeking broader trade options. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date completion, debt, and earnings figures before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Tenaj Salon Institute offers cosmetology programs, with Cosmetology schools listed as its top program (42 completers). This is the only program family reported for this campus.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 62.1%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5% for comparable programs, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,196 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $31,199.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Tenaj Salon Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, ownership incentives, and outcomes compared to public or non-profit options.
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 the phone number or website listed to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from this data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Florida's cosmetology licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Tenaj Salon Institute at 35225967164 or through its website, https://www.tenajsaloninstitute.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in these federal figures; use the College Scorecard link to compare this campus with others in the area.
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.