Is Aveda Institute-Denver worth it?
Aveda Institute-Denver is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Denver, Colorado (large city). It awarded 269 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and hair styling hair design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,951
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,155
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,020
Average net price
$20,167
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
269
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
280
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,636 | $39,029 | 350 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 | 124 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 103 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
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Sources: federal figures for Aveda Institute-Denver. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
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