Cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville

The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville produces typical cosmetology outcomes for Indiana—not the state's strongest program, but solidly middle-of-the-pack. At $18,674 in first-year earnings, graduates earn slightly more than the national median for cosmetology programs ($17,113) and stay close to Indiana's state median ($18,592). They're outearning graduates at 60% of Indiana's other cosmetology programs, though trailing the top Indianapolis-area schools by $4,000-5,000 annually. The modest $9,833 debt load—below Indiana's typical $11,750—keeps the financial picture manageable with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53.

The program shows steady if unremarkable earnings growth, with graduates reaching $20,034 by year four. That 7% increase suggests stable career trajectories rather than dramatic income gains, which is fairly standard in cosmetology where earnings depend heavily on building a client base and where you work rather than years of experience alone. With 41% of students receiving Pell grants and the robust sample size confirming these patterns, this represents an accessible entry point to the field.

For families in the Evansville area, this program delivers predictable results: you'll likely finish with debt you can realistically manage on a stylist's income, though you shouldn't expect to match earnings from Indianapolis's more competitive programs. If staying local matters and you're committed to cosmetology, the numbers work—just understand you're choosing convenience over maximizing early earnings potential.