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Avenue Five Institute
Austin, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 8620 Burnet Rd Ste 300, Austin, TX 78757 · Phone: (512) 968-2835 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Avenue Five Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, Texas offering esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Avenue Five Institute has a 77.0% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $30,280 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Avenue Five Institute is $32,147, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 46.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Massage therapists | $34,870 | $59,370 | $73,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 147 | $22,532 | $23,054 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | $22,532 | $23,054 | $7,917 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | $27,296 | not reported | $5,815 |
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
Avenue Five Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, Texas, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their training. The campus awards the most credentials in esthetician programs (147), followed by cosmetology (43) and massage therapy (33).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.0%, above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,280. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $32,147, and 46.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share come from lower-income backgrounds.
Given its concentration in esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs, Avenue Five Institute fits students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training in personal care fields rather than long academic degree paths. Program length in months or hours is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and course length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the full outcomes data independently, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Avenue Five Institute offers esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs, with esthetician training being the largest at 147 completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), 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, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,280, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $32,147.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Avenue Five Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (512) 968-2835 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcomes data directly at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs suggests hands-on, licensure-focused training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; ask the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school or check Texas state licensing boards for esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Avenue Five Institute at (512) 968-2835 or through its website, https://www.avenuefive.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.