Salon Success Academy-Riverside
- Graduation Rate
- 81% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $21,777 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $15,423 C+
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 164
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 9.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $9.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $9.7 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $538,069.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 47% below the national college median.
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A 81% graduation rate — 41% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $9.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Salon Success Academy-Riverside
Salon Success Academy-Riverside is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 164
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Salon Success Academy-Riverside
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $15,423 a year after grants and scholarships — 10% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $21,777 ten years after enrolling — 47% below the typical college, against $11,884 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Salon Success Academy-Riverside is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Salon Success Academy-Riverside? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Riverside, California, Salon Success Academy-Riverside enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 81%.
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.50
- First-Gen Students
- 64%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Salon Success Academy-Riverside? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Salon Success Academy-Riverside, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,423. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $14,865 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $11,884 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $15,423
- Median Debt
- $11,884
- Pell Grant Rate
- 64%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 61%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $14,865
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $14,937
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $16,800
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Salon Success Academy-Riverside — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Salon Success Academy-Riverside report median earnings of $21,777, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $17,045
- 10 Years
- $21,777
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.55x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 47%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (10)
- 17%
- 100% (10)
- 17%
- 100% (10)
- 17%
- 100% (10)
- 17%
How Salon Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Salon Success Academy-Riverside delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,423/year ($61,692 total). Graduates earn $21,777 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $599,761 in total earnings — a net gain of $538,069 (9.7× your investment). The median debt is $11,884, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 81% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $61,692
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $599,761
- Net Return
- $538,069
- ROI Multiple
- 9.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,423
- Median Debt
- $11,884
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 81%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Salon Success Academy-Riverside awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $15,840 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Salon Success Academy-Riverside's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Salon Success Academy-Riverside? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Riverside, California, Salon Success Academy-Riverside enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 81%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Salon Success Academy-Riverside? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Salon Success Academy-Riverside, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,423. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $14,865 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $11,884 in federal student loans.
Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Salon Success Academy-Riverside report median earnings of $21,777, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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