Aveda Institute-Des Moines
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. exceptional 93% graduation rate.
About This School
Aveda Institute-Des Moines is a private for-profit institution located in West Des Moines, Iowa with approximately 244 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,552 per year. The graduation rate is 93%, and the typical graduate earns $36,132 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're committed to a cosmetology or esthetics career in the Aveda brand ecosystem — the intimate enrollment of just 179 students means you'll likely get hands-on attention rather than getting lost in a crowd. The median debt at graduation is a reasonable $6,333, which is relatively manageable for a vocational program, and the $15,155 average net price suggests aid is doing some work. That said, as a for-profit school, do your homework on job placement rates and licensure exam pass rates before enrolling, since those numbers matter far more than tuition sticker price for your actual return on investment.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (244 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aveda Institute-Des Moines cost?
The average net price at Aveda Institute-Des Moines is about $18,552 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Des Moines?
Aveda Institute-Des Moines has a graduation rate of 93%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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