Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Aveda Institute-Columbus is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $22,989. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Aveda Institute-Columbus.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $22,989$4,2461,500 Hours13 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $14,700$2,688600 Hours7 Months $9,978

Important Academic Statistics

Total 251 students attended Aveda Institute-Columbus in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 12 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 25 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Aveda Institute-Columbus is 63% and the retention rate is 70% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population251
Graduation Rate63%
Number of Faculty13
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Aveda Institute-Columbus is $22,989 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,905 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$22,989
Books & Supplies$4,246
Off-Campus Room & Board$12,363
Off-Campus Expenses$9,828
Average Financial Amount$4,905

Offered Certificate Programs

Aveda Institute-Columbus offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 192 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate10113
2 Years Certificate1079
Total20192

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Aveda Institute-Columbus are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 192 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 113 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 79 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 113 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist113
Total113
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 79 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist79
Total79

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 251 students have enrolled into Aveda Institute-Columbus. By gender, 5 male and 246 female students are attending the school.
There are 129 White (51.39%), 76 Black/African American (30.28%), 10 Hispanic (3.98%), 8 Asian (3.19%), and 38 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2515246
American Indian/Native American101
Asian808
Black/African American76274
Hispanic10010
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1293126
Two More26026
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien000

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