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Aveda Institute-Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2828 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Phone: (773) 883-1560 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Aveda Institute-Chicago is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Aveda Institute-Chicago has a 77.8% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $7,917 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,369.
Annual cost of attendance at Aveda Institute-Chicago is $35,942, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $31,200 | $45,330 | $47,360 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 51 | $23,341 | $20,796 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $23,341 | $20,796 | $7,917 |
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 Institute-Chicago is a private for-profit trade school located in Chicago, Illinois. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's two program families are esthetician schools and cosmetology schools, with esthetician programs (51 completers) and cosmetology programs (30 completers) making up its most awarded credentials.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.8%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,369. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $35,942, and 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Placement outcomes beyond earnings figures are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 93 students in a large city setting, centers on short, focused programs in esthetics and cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degrees, a structure that may suit students seeking a defined path into a specific trade. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on individual circumstances not detailed in this data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Aveda Institute-Chicago offers esthetician schools and cosmetology schools programs, with 51 esthetician and 30 cosmetology completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.8%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $7,917.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,369.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $35,942.
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 typically means the institution operates for shareholder profit rather than as a public or nonprofit entity.
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 (773) 883-1560 or visit its website for schedule details.
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 official figures on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?455877.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school or Illinois's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can call (773) 883-1560 or visit https://www.douglasj.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.