Salon Success Academy-Riverside

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a private for-profit institution in Riverside, California, offering focused beauty industry training. As a school providing programs of less than two years, the academy prepares students for immediate entry into cosmetology and barbering careers. The campus enrolls 261 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 64.33 out of 100.

The academy demonstrates strong student outcomes with an 80% completion rate and an 88% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). Salon Success Academy-Riverside offers two certificate programs: Barbering/Barber and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. This dual-track offering allows students to choose between the barbering and cosmetology licensure paths based on their career interests.

Located in the large city of Riverside within Southern California's Inland Empire, the academy is well-positioned in a region with a substantial and growing demand for licensed beauty professionals. The relatively larger enrollment of 261 students suggests an active campus community, while the availability of both barbering and cosmetology tracks under one roof provides flexibility for students exploring their options in the personal care industry.