Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at O'Briens Aveda Institute with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at O'Briens Aveda Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,000$3,9001000 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,500$3,100500 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
3Barbering/Barber $13,500$3,550750 Contact Hours8 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,500$1,725250 Contact Hours4 Months $5,356
5Barbering/Barber $2,700$1,000150 Contact Hours2 Months $14,546

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at O'Briens Aveda Institute.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $28,749 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at O'Briens Aveda Institutehas increased by 14.13% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at O'Briens Aveda Institute.
Living Costs Trends
O'Briens Aveda Institute 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$10,613$6,413
2022$11,591$5,033
2023$11,591$5,033
2024$17,451$7,739
2025$21,483$7,266
Living Costs Trends Chart