How many students are enrolled?

The school reports an enrollment of 52 students.

What is the completion rate?

The completion rate is reported at 75.7%.

What do graduates typically earn in the cosmetology program?

The median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology and related personal grooming services program are $16,416.

How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?

Sixty-six point four percent of students received Pell Grants.

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Academy of Salon and Spa

Fort Smith, Arkansas · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 52 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$14,252

cheaper than 56% of comparable schools

Completion rate

75.7%

Median debt at completion

$4,833

Median earnings (10 yr)

$16,941

$1,188.7 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Academy of Salon and Spa is a private for-profit school in Fort Smith, AR that issues certificates mainly in cosmetology. With an annual net price of $14,252, it serves students seeking hands-on training in personal grooming services.

What to know

The median student debt at completion is $4,833, while the typical net price is $14,252. Seventy-five point seven percent of students finish the program, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $16,941.

Net price is 12% above the Arkansas median ($12,728) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 40% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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66.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Cosmetology programs in Arkansas.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,416

Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: Academy of Salon and Spa is a private for-profit school.
How many students are enrolled?: The school reports an enrollment of 52 students.
What is the completion rate?: The completion rate is reported at 75.7%.
What do graduates typically earn in the cosmetology program?: The median earnings two years after completion for the cosmetology and related personal grooming services program are $16,416.
How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?: Sixty-six point four percent of students received Pell Grants.

Nearby alternatives in Arkansas

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Arkansas Tech University	Russellville	$12,970	52.4%	$41,766
Arkansas State University-Newport	Newport	$8,444	43.6%	$41,524
Arthur's Beauty College	Jonesboro	$22,187	52.9%	$21,470

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 107293. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.