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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2922 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503 · Phone: (985) 415-7569 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette is a private for-profit trade school in Lafayette, LA offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus's completion rate is 0.0%, below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%; median graduate debt is $7,916 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,904.
Annual cost of attendance at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette is reported at $28,688, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 52.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $20,340 | $36,890 | $47,880 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 65 | $14,604 | $15,509 | $8,298 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | $14,604 | $15,509 | $8,298 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette is a private for-profit trade school located in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on two program families, esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs enrolling the most completers (65), followed by cosmetology (43).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 0.0%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,916, and median earnings ten years after starting were $23,904. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,688, and 52.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on short, hands-on beauty and personal-care programs (esthetician and cosmetology) rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed; whether these formats suit an adult career-changer is not reported for this campus in federal data beyond program type. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician school programs (65 completers) and cosmetology school programs (43 completers), based on federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid; 52.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The reported completion rate is 0.0%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,916.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,904.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,688.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and typical debt loads compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (985) 415-7569 or via https://avedaarts.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?159522.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short, hands-on esthetician and cosmetology programs, but specific fit for career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on state licensing for cosmetology or esthetics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (985) 415-7569 or visit https://avedaarts.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.