O'Briens Aveda Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 80 students.
About This School
O'Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Williston, Vermont with approximately 80 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,304 per year. Typical graduates earn $23,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: with median earnings of just $23,000 ten years out, graduates are earning less than the average cosmetologist nationally, which raises real questions about return on investment even though the median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $6,333. The small enrollment of 85 students suggests a tight-knit, hands-on learning environment with the Aveda brand backing, which can carry weight in certain salon markets. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan for building a clientele or entering a higher-earning niche like salon management — otherwise, the cost-to-income math is tight.
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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 (80 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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