Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

35/100 · earnings-weighted

Elevate Salon Institute

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Royal Oak, Michigan 48073

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 78%

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

169

Total Enrollment

78%

Graduation Rate

96%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Elevate Salon Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$16,853

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$17,197

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,333

Median debt at graduation

85.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

19.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 2nd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Elevate Salon Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$14,296	$25,256	-4%	#598 of 1025	#538	$6,333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Elevate Salon Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $328,407
Avg rent near campus: $1,888/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48072 (5.4% cap, Berkley)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

49%

Receive Any Aid

26%

Receive Pell Grants

46%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 115 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 53 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 5 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Elevate Salon Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

169

Total Students

98%

Women

72%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%

Hispanic 1%

Black 25%

Asian 4%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 72%

25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Elevate Salon Institute?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Elevate Salon Institute?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Elevate Salon Institute?

The graduation rate at Elevate Salon Institute is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Elevate Salon Institute a good school?

Elevate Salon Institute has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Elevate Salon Institute?

Elevate Salon Institute has a total enrollment of 169 students. Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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