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Aveda Institute-Provo
Provo, Utah · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 210 N. University Avenue, Provo, UT 84601 · Phone: 80137515012023 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Aveda Institute-Provo is a private for-profit trade school in Provo, Utah offering cosmetology, massage therapy, and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Aveda Institute-Provo has an 83.8% completion rate versus a 77.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,666 and median earnings of $20,414 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Aveda Institute-Provo is $21,192, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
| Massage therapists | $23,160 | $62,130 | $75,230 |
| Skincare specialists | $26,810 | $45,490 | $58,090 |
| Barbers | $23,890 | $25,370 | $26,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (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 | 63 | $16,199 | $17,745 | $8,166 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $16,199 | $17,745 | $8,166 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | $4,238 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $16,199 | $17,745 | $8,166 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $16,199 | $17,745 | $8,166 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $16,199 | $17,745 | $8,166 |
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-Provo is a private for-profit trade school located in Provo, Utah. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards the most credentials in cosmetology schools, followed by massage therapy schools and esthetician schools, with six program families offered overall.
Federal data show a completion rate of 83.8%, which is above the state average of 77.4% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,666, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $20,414. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,192, and 22.8% of students received Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, with 164 undergraduate students and 127 trade completers, is set in a midsize city and centers on hands-on personal care fields such as cosmetology, massage therapy, esthetics, and barbering. Because program lengths themselves are not detailed here, prospective students should confirm scheduling and program duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment, including adult career changers, should verify accreditation status and outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Any figures not listed above are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Aveda Institute-Provo offers six program families, with the most completions in cosmetology schools, followed by massage therapy schools and esthetician schools.
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, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning 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 83.8%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,666 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,414.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,192.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Aveda Institute-Provo is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the phone number or website listed to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules for career changers, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, massage therapy, esthetics, or barbering are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Aveda Institute-Provo by phone at 8013751501, 2023 or visit their website at https://avedainstituteprovo.com/ to apply.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; you can check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451574 to compare similar 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.