How much financial aid is available here?

Over half of the student body, 52.3%, receives Pell Grants, indicating significant federal aid availability.

What do cosmetology graduates typically earn?

Median earnings for the cosmetology program are reported at $15,509 two years after completion.

How many students finish their program?

The school reports an 84.4% completion rate for its students.

How small is the student body?

There are 144 students enrolled, creating a very small class environment.

Is this school public or private?

The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 144 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$21,777

cheaper than 20% of comparable schools

Completion rate

84.4%

Median debt at completion

$7,916

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$23,904

earns ~$1,097.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette is a private for-profit school in Lafayette, LA that mainly awards certificates in fields like cosmetology. With 144 students on campus, it offers a small learning environment focused on personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $21,777, which leaves a median student debt of $7,916 for those who finish. Completion rates are reported at 84.4%, but typical earnings 10 years after entry are $23,904. Program-specific data shows cosmetology graduates earn a median of $15,509 two years after completion.

Net price is 72% above the Louisiana median ($12,664) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% below the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$15,509

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Questions students ask

How much financial aid is available here?: Over half of the student body, 52.3%, receives Pell Grants, indicating significant federal aid availability.
What do cosmetology graduates typically earn?: Median earnings for the cosmetology program are reported at $15,509 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program?: The school reports an 84.4% completion rate for its students.
How small is the student body?: There are 144 students enrolled, creating a very small class environment.
Is this school public or private?: The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 159522. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.