Is Aveda Institute-New Mexico worth it?
Aveda Institute-New Mexico is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico (large city). It awarded 96 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$18,817
Median earnings 4 years after
$28,175
Average net price
$15,607
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
96
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
161
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,842 | $28,153 | 119 |
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 | 53 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 37 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Aveda Institute-New Mexico. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
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