Is Aveda Institute-Columbus worth it?
Aveda Institute-Columbus is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Columbus, Ohio (large city). It awarded 222 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,164
Median earnings 4 years after
$31,803
Median earnings 10 years after
$30,231
Average net price
$20,800
Completion rate
74%
Completions (2024)
222
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
290
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,089 | $31,932 | 477 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 147 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 73 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 2 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Aveda Institute-Columbus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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