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Is Academy for Salon Professionals Worth It?

Northridge, CA · Large city · 134 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Academy for Salon Professionals is a For-Profit institution located in large city in Northridge, CA. It enrolls approximately 134 students. 94% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — a strong result. 64% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school (College Scorecard).

Academy for Salon Professionals by the numbers

Most awards here are certificates, and the largest program area is Personal & Culinary Services (100% of awards). 41% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant. 40% take out federal student loans. 93% of full-time students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. 44% of undergraduates attend part-time. The average age at entry is 27. It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The Department of Education does not publish a median earnings figure for this school, so we do not show one.

Pell Grant Recipients
41%
Federal Loan Borrowers
40%
First-Year Retention
93%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Part-Time Students
44%
Women Enrolled
97%
Avg Age at Entry
27
Highest Award
certificate

Programs offered (share of awards)

  • Personal & Culinary Services: 100%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (official API). Fields the government does not report for this school are left out, never estimated.

WHERE THIS CAMPUS STANDS

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$17,137
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,333
Median Earnings (10yr)
N/A
4-yr Grad Rate
94%
3-yr Loan Repayment
64%
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