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The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood
Maplewood, Minnesota · Private for-profit career school
Address: 3000 White Bear Ave Suite 27, Maplewood, MN 55109 · Phone: (651) 340-0766 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood is a private for-profit trade school in Maplewood, Minnesota offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Completion rate and comparison to Minnesota's 48.2% state average are not reported for this campus, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and median graduate debt and earnings data are also not reported.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood is $24,780, federal financial aid applies, and 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,590 | $39,170 | $59,300 |
| Skincare specialists | $23,990 | $44,430 | $62,530 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (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 | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood is a private for-profit trade school located in Maplewood, Minnesota. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus is best known for two program families: cosmetology, with 29 program completions reported, and esthetician training, with 25 completions.
Federal data shows an undergraduate enrollment of 85 students and 54 trade completers overall. The state average completion rate for Minnesota is 48.2%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, and the comparison to the state average is also not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,780, and 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
This campus centers on cosmetology and esthetics training, both fields with defined licensing paths, which may suit students seeking focused, hands-on programs rather than a traditional degree track. Because program length and scheduling details are not stated here, prospective students — including career changers — should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation status and check for updated outcome figures, consult the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers cosmetology programs (29 completions) and esthetician programs (25 completions), per federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. Minnesota's average completion rate is 48.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (651) 340-0766 or visit its College Scorecard page for further detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,780, according to federal data.
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 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 the available data; contact the school directly at (651) 340-0766 or via its website for schedule details.
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 check federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused cosmetology and esthetician programs, which may appeal to those seeking a specific licensed trade, but program length and scheduling for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Cosmetology and esthetics generally require state licensing, but specific licensing requirements are not detailed in this listing's data; contact the school for guidance.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood at (651) 340-0766 or through its website, https://www.tspamaplewood.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; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons of 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.