What are the typical earnings for graduates of the cosmetology program?

The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $16,786.

How many students complete their studies at this school?

The school reports a completion rate of 92.6% for its students.

Is this a small school and how does that affect the experience?

Yes, this is a very small school with 77 students enrolled, which may impact the class size and resources available.

Is Aveda Institute-Maryland a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates rather than degrees.

How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?

The median student debt at completion is $6,333, which is less than the average annual net price of $13,705.

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Aveda Institute-Maryland

Bel Air, Maryland · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 77 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$13,705

cheaper than 58% of comparable schools

Completion rate

92.6%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$21,250

earns ~$1,550.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Aveda Institute-Maryland in Bel Air, MD is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates. It serves students interested in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. The school reports a 92.6% completion rate for its enrolled population.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $13,705, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $6,333. Graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn a median of $16,786 two years after finishing. The 10-year median earnings for graduates overall are $21,250.

Net price is 31% below the Maryland median ($19,864) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 25% 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	$16,786
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Questions students ask

What are the typical earnings for graduates of the cosmetology program?: The median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $16,786.
How many students complete their studies at this school?: The school reports a completion rate of 92.6% for its students.
Is this a small school and how does that affect the experience?: Yes, this is a very small school with 77 students enrolled, which may impact the class size and resources available.
Is Aveda Institute-Maryland a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates rather than degrees.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?: The median student debt at completion is $6,333, which is less than the average annual net price of $13,705.

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Award Beauty School	Hagerstown	$20,576	58.8%	$18,172
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design	Baltimore	$17,140	80.4%	$20,080
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy	Salisbury	$24,260	53.1%	$25,426
Fortis Institute-Towson	Towson	$31,549	41.1%	$36,368
Montgomery Beauty School	Silver Spring	$20,755	57.4%	$18,726
Hair Academy	New Carrollton	$20,565	56.7%	$20,953

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 162830. 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.