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Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus
Austin, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 500 E Ben White Boulevard Bld E Ste 100, Austin, TX 78704 · Phone: (512) 968-2835 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, Texas offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus has an 88.0% completion rate, above the Texas average of 63.5%, 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-South Austin Campus is $32,147; federal financial aid can be used here, and 59.8% 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 |
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 | 73 | $22,532 | $23,054 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | $22,532 | $23,054 | $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
Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus is a private for-profit trade school located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. The campus focuses on two program families: esthetician schools, with 73 top program completers, and cosmetology schools, with 36. Together these make up the bulk of the school's 109 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 139.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 88.0%, above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,280. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,147, and 59.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, with its esthetician and cosmetology programs, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career training rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree path; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status with NACCAS and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus offers esthetician school programs (73 completers) and cosmetology school programs (36 completers), its two reported program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 59.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal data.
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 reported at $30,280.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,147.
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 eligibility 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 at (512) 968-2835 or via https://www.avenuefive.edu/ to confirm.
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 https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?494524.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed esthetician and cosmetology programs suggest hands-on, career-focused training, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
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 or check Texas cosmetology/esthetics licensing boards for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus 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 for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare individual schools directly.
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.