Pre Enrollment
2009-2010 Pre-Enrollment Information: Cosmetology
Graduation, Licensure, and Placement Rates: Below are the statistics about the students who released information from their cosmetology state board exam to The Salon Professional Academy. By law, the students have a choice about releasing this information to their school. Therefore, the information provided does not reflect the total picture of this program. This information is based on audit requirements of the reporting time frame of 9-1-1009 to 8-31-10.
Graduation Rate: 72% or 45 of the 63 students in the cosmetology program scheduled to graduate between 9-1-2009 to 8-31-2010 graduated. Of the remaining 18 students, 1 student moved to the part time program, 8 were dropped due to unsatisfactory attendance, 1 student went on a leave of absence, 1 moved out of the country, 4 were dismissed due to poor conduct, 2 dropped due to health reasons, and 1 is still enrolled.
Licensure Rate: Of the 45 graduates. 26 reported back with exam results. 100% or 26 of the 26 reporting graduates passed the exam. 16 of 45 are scheduled to take their exam. Of the 3 remaining, no further information has been given.
Placement Rate: 77% or 20 of the 26 students who passed boards also reported finding jobs in the cosmetology industry. 69% or 11 of the 16 scheduled to take their boards reported finding jobs in the cosmetology industry.
Compensation Expected: Cosmetology graduates earn from $20,000 to $30,000 in salary and gratuities in an entry level position depending on the work schedule and area population. A commission scale is commonly used to pay cosmetologists resulting in much higher pay after an introductory period of several months. Retail commission is also common. Many salons now offer benefits resulting in higher earnings.
Physical Demands of Cosmetology: There are physical demands placed on the body in any career. In cosmetology, care must be taken to protect your back, legs, and feet. One way to do this is strength training to enhance your back, abdomen, and leg muscles. Regular exercise will help to promote all over body conditioning and will improve circulation in your legs and feet. We recommend consulting your doctor before beginning and exercise program.
Because this job requires that you stand for long periods of time, it is suggested that you wear proper fitting, supportive shoes, and support hose. These are not a requirement but will help increase your chances of longevity in the profession.
Safety Requirement of Cosmetology: Safety suggestions with this profession would include wearing shoes that would not be slippery when walking on a damp floor. Because you will always be working with water, there is a risk of water spills. Damp hair lying on the floor can also pose a chance of slipping. All hair needs to be swept up following each haircut to minimize accidents. All water spilled should also be wiped up as quickly as possible. It is the responsibility of each stylist to promote a safe work environment.
Gloves should be worn during chemical services to reduce any allergic reaction that an individual may have to certain chemicals.
Any product that would accidentally get in the eyes should be flushed thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if irritation continues.
Licensing Requirements for Cosmetology in Missouri: Cosmetology graduates completing 1500 hours and all course work may take the state board exam and receive a cosmetology license in Missouri. The exam covers cosmetology theory and Iowa law and rules related to cosmetology.
2009-2010 Pre Enrollment Information – Esthetics
Graduation, Licensure, and Placement Rates: Below are the statistics about the students who released information from their cosmetology state board exam to The Salon Professional Academy. By law, the students have a choice about releasing this information to their school. Therefore, the information provided does not reflect the total picture of this program. This information is based on audit requirements of the reporting time frame of 9-1-1009 to 8-31-10.
Graduation Rate: 86% or 12 out of 14 students in the esthetics program schedules to graduate between 9-1-09 to 8-31-10 graduated. 2 were terminated due to unsatisfactory progress.
Licensure Rate: Of the 14 graduated 8 reported back with exam results. 75% or 6 of the 8 reported graduates passed the exam.
Placement Rate: 83% or 5 of the 6 who passed the boards also reported finding jobs in the cosmetology industry.
Compensation Expected: Cosmetology graduates earn from $20,000 to $30,000 in salary and gratuities in an entry level position depending on the work schedule and area population. A commission scale is commonly used to pay cosmetologists resulting in much higher pay after an introductory period of several months. Retail commission is also common. Many salons now offer benefits resulting in higher earnings.
Physical Demands of Esthetics: There are a few physical demands in the area of Esthetics. Because this job requires that you stand, it is suggested that you wear proper fitting, supportive shoes.
Safety Requirement of Cosmetology: Safety suggestions with this profession would include wearing shoes that would not be slippery when walking on a damp floor. Because you will always be working with water, there is a risk of water spills. Damp hair lying on the floor can also pose a chance of slipping. All hair needs to be swept up following each haircut to minimize accidents. All water spilled should also be wiped up as quickly as possible. It is the responsibility of each stylist to promote a safe work environment. Gloves should be worn during chemical services to reduce any allergic reaction that an individual may have to certain chemicalsAny product that would accidentally get in the eyes should be flushed thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if irritation continues.
Licensing Requirements for Esthetics in Missouri: Esthetics graduates completing 750 hours and all course work may take the state board exam and receive an Esthetic license in Missouri. The exam covers Esthetics theory and Iowa law and rules related to Esthetics.
2009-2010 Pre Enrollment Information – Nail Tech (Manicuring)
Graduation, Licensure, and Placement Rates: Below are the statistics about the students who released information from their cosmetology state board exam to The Salon Professional Academy. By law, the students have a choice about releasing this information to their school. Therefore, the information provided does not reflect the total picture of this program. This information is based on audit requirements of the reporting time frame of 9-1-1009 to 8-31-10.
Graduation Rate: 60% or 3 out of 5 students in the manicuring program scheduled to graduate between 9-1-09 to 8-31-10 graduated. 1 was terminated due to unsatisfactory progress and 1 dropped the program due to health reasons.
Licensure Rate: Of the 3 graduated, 0 reported back with exam results.
Placement Rate: Of the 3 graduates scheduled to take their boards, 67% or 2 of the 3 have reported finding jobs in the cosmetology industry.
Compensation Expected: Cosmetology graduates earn from $20,000 to $25,000 in salary and gratuities in an entry level position depending on the work schedule and area population. A commission scale is commonly used to pay nail techs resulting in much higher pay after an introductory period of several months. Retail commission is also common. Many salons now offer benefits resulting in higher earnings.
Physical Demands of Nail Technology: There are physical demands on the body in any career. In nail tech, care must be taken to protect your wrists, hands, and fingers. Regular exercises will benefit individuals in the profession. Regular exercise will help promote overall body conditioning and will improve circulation in the legs and feet. We recommend consulting your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Safety Requirements or Nail Technology: Safety suggestions for this profession include keeping chemicals away from your eyes or your client’s eyes. If a product should get into the eyes, flush the eyes with water immediately and calla doctor.
Keep small children away from the nail tables at all times.
A mask may be worn during the filling of artificial nails to prevent dust particles from being inhaled. The use of a low-dust product will also alleviate this problem.
Licensing Requirements for Nail Technology in Missouri: Nail technology graduates completing 750 hours and all course work may take the state board exam and receive a Nail technology license in Missouri. The exam covers Nail technology theory and Iowa law and rules related to Nail technology.
