Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Aveda Institute-Columbus is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 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 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Aveda Institute-Columbus.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $22,989$2,4731,500 Hours13 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $14,700$2,688600 Hours5 Months $9,978
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor --1,000 Hours7 Months $7,334
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist --200 Hours2 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor --500 Hours3 Months $7,334
6Cosmetology/Cosmetologist --300 Hours2 Months $16,042

Important Academic Statistics

Total 290 students attended Aveda Institute-Columbus in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 20 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 29 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Aveda Institute-Columbus is 74% and the retention rate is 87% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population290
Graduation Rate74%
Number of Faculty21
Student to Faculty Ratio25 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 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.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,344 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$22,989
Books & Supplies$2,473
Off-Campus Room & Board$14,703
Off-Campus Expenses$10,725
Average Financial Amount$5,344

Offered Certificate Programs

Aveda Institute-Columbus offers 4 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 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, 222 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate102
Less than 1-Year Certificate20147
2 Years Certificate1073
Total40222

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Aveda Institute-Columbus are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 222 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 2 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 147 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 73 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Total2
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 147 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist147
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total147
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 73 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist73
Total73

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 290 students have enrolled into Aveda Institute-Columbus. By gender, 10 male and 280 female students are attending the school.
There are 141 White (48.62%), 85 Black/African American (29.31%), 2 Hispanic (0.69%), 1 Asian (0.34%), and 63 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total29010280
American Indian/Native American000
Asian101
Black/African American85382
Hispanic202
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1412139
Two More202
Un-Known59554
Non-resident Alien000

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