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Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
Strongsville, Ohio · Private for-profit career college
Address: 17901 Southpark Center - Space 160, Strongsville, OH 44136 · Phone: 4402559494246 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville is a private for-profit trade school in Strongsville, Ohio offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 85.4% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,267 and median earnings of $27,446 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville is $21,985, federal financial aid can be used here, and 51.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,350 | $39,150 | $52,870 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 | 63 | $17,089 | $19,792 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 53 | $17,089 | $19,792 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $17,089 | $19,792 | $7,917 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $17,089 | $19,792 | $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
Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville is a private for-profit trade school located in Strongsville, Ohio, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The school primarily awards credentials in esthetician programs and cosmetology programs, with 63 completers in esthetician schools and 60 in cosmetology schools.
According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 85.4%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,267. Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $27,446. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,985, and 51.1% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student body with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused, hands-on training in esthetics or cosmetology rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering this school should independently verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcome 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?
Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville offers esthetician school and cosmetology school programs, with 63 completers in esthetician programs and 60 in cosmetology programs. The school has 4 total programs on record.
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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 51.1% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.4%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $7,267, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $27,446.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $21,985 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates for financial return to owners rather than being state-funded or non-profit; students should compare cost and outcomes carefully.
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.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450395.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused esthetician and cosmetology training rather than multi-year degree programs, which may suit those seeking a shorter path into a trade, though specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville by phone at 4402559494246 or visit their website at https://www.brownaveda.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide direct comparisons to other nearby schools; prospective students should use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools offering similar programs.
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.