Trade and career programs at Salon & Spa Institute
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 56 | $14,303 | $24,019 | $7,851 |
Salon & Spa Institute cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $12,125 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- Former students earned a median of $25,928 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,917 in federal student loans.
- 45% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Salon & Spa Institute cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,125 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Salon & Spa Institute?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Salon & Spa Institute graduates earn?
Cosmetology and barbering certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $14,303 one year after finishing.
Is Salon & Spa Institute accredited?
Salon & Spa Institute is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Mei Barber School, Brownsville: $11,075 a year
- South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville, Brownsville: $24,040 a year
- Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville, Brownsville: $13,950 a year
More: all trade schools in Texas · Salon & Spa Institute on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.