Is this school public or private?

It is a private for-profit school.

How many students finish the program?

The completion rate is reported at 76.1%.

What do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?

Median earnings 2 years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $17,850.

How much student debt do graduates usually have?

The median student debt at completion is $6,333.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, 45.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

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Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, Michigan · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 777 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$25,357

cheaper than 9% of comparable schools

Completion rate

76.1%

Median debt at completion

$6,333

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$26,849

earns ~$1,058.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Douglas J Aveda Institute in East Lansing, MI is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates. It serves students interested in cosmetology and somatic bodywork programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $25,357, while the typical student debt at completion is reported at $6,333. The completion rate is 76.1%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,849. Half of the students, 45.9%, receive Pell Grants to help cover costs.

Net price is 51% above the Michigan median ($16,792) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% 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	$17,850
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: It is a private for-profit school.
How many students finish the program?: The completion rate is reported at 76.1%.
What do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?: Median earnings 2 years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are $17,850.
How much student debt do graduates usually have?: The median student debt at completion is $6,333.
Is financial aid available?: Yes, 45.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Michigan

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Hillsdale Beauty College	Hillsdale	$15,015	64%	$17,793
Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc	Bay City	$7,507	76.1%	$24,471
Mott Community College	Flint	$5,687	21.3%	$32,538
Empire Beauty School-Michigan	Grand Rapids	$17,021	58.7%	$22,377
David Pressley School of Cosmetology	Royal Oak	$20,598	84.5%	$22,973
Delta College	University Center	$4,547	23.8%	$37,781

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 261436. 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.