Cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all cosmetology certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek | — | $23,000 | — |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School | $20,460 | $25,241 | +23% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids | $18,410 | $24,204 | +31% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan | $16,464 | $22,368 | +36% |
| Twin City Beauty College | $18,009 | $21,363 | +19% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (41 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Salon Professional Academy-Battle CreekBattle Creek | — | $15,179* | $23,000 | $9,833* | — |
 Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette | $13,304 | $21,628* | — | $9,833* | 0.45 |
 Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber SchoolSouthgate | — | $20,460* | $25,241 | $10,556* | 0.52 |
 Paul Mitchell the School-Great LakesPort Huron | — | $18,580* | $18,042 | $9,833* | 0.53 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand RapidsKentwood | — | $18,410* | $24,204 | $9,833* | 0.53 |
 Douglas J Aveda InstituteEast Lansing | — | $18,082* | $21,047 | $9,833* | 0.54 |
| National Median | — | $17,113* | — | $9,862* | 0.58 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with cosmetology graduates
Skincare Specialists
Barbers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Personal Service Managers, All Other
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Spa Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Shampooers
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek, approximately 56% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 28 similar programs in MI. Actual outcomes may vary.