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Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside Worth It?

Riverside, CA · Large city · 164 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a For-Profit institution located in large city in Riverside, CA. It enrolls approximately 164 students. 81% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — a strong result. Median earnings of $21,777 vs. $11,884 in median debt means median debt equals about 7 months of gross pay (estimate). Only 36% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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

Avg Net Price / Year
$15,423
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,884
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,777
4-yr Grad Rate
81%
3-yr Loan Repayment
36%

⚠️ At this debt load, median debt equals ~7 months of full gross earnings (estimate).

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