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Aveda Institute-New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1816 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 · Phone: 5052945333366 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Sep 2023 · Show Cause · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jan 2024 · Removal of Show Cause Status.
Aveda Institute-New Mexico is a private for-profit trade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Aveda Institute-New Mexico has an 87.9% completion rate, well above the New Mexico state average of 42.9%, and graduates carry a median debt of $7,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Aveda Institute-New Mexico is $19,754, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, with 49.8% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,190 | $37,750 | $46,240 |
| Skincare specialists | $30,010 | $47,230 | $66,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (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, 1–2 years | 53 | $17,368 | $18,630 | $8,028 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | $17,368 | $18,630 | $8,028 |
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-New Mexico is a private for-profit trade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) to help pay for enrollment. The campus's two main program families are cosmetology schools and esthetician schools, with cosmetology (53 completers) and esthetician training (42 completers) making up its top programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.9%, well above the New Mexico state average of 42.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,000. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,754, and 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes data through the school directly or via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since program length and scheduling details are not reported for this campus in the data provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Aveda Institute-New Mexico offers cosmetology programs and esthetician programs, with 53 and 42 completers respectively in the most recent reported 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 accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 87.9%, which is above the New Mexico state average of 42.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,754.
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 pricing and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit 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 (505) 294-5333 or via avedanm.com for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review outcomes data directly at the College Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461555.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology and esthetician training may suit career changers seeking hands-on trade skills, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and esthetics are not detailed in this data; contact the school or New Mexico's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Aveda Institute-New Mexico by phone at (505) 294-5333 or through its website, https://www.avedanm.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across institutions.
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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.