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Douglas J Aveda Institute
Knoxville, Tennessee · career school · part of -
Address: 516 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 · Phone: see website
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Dec 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2023 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed.
Douglas J Aveda Institute is a trade and career school in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering cosmetology programs and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.
Cost is not reported in federal data; this campus does not appear to participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so contact the school directly for current tuition and payment options.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 |
|---|
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
Douglas J Aveda Institute is a trade and career-training campus located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school holds accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with its accreditation status listed as accredited. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, does not appear to apply here, since federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs. The campus's program family is centered on cosmetology, and it is listed among cosmetology-schools in federal directory data, though specific top programs awarded are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Federal outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because detailed program length and enrollment setting are not reported for this campus in federal data, it isn't possible to say from this data alone whether the school suits short-term certificate seekers, associate-degree students, or adult career changers specifically. Prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program offerings, schedules, and costs, and can verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any additional outcome data that may become available.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Douglas J Aveda Institute is listed under the cosmetology-schools program family. Specific top programs are not reported for this campus in federal data, so contact the school for a full list of offerings.
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?
Federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants likely do not apply here. Contact the school to confirm current financial aid options.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in federal data. Control type can affect tuition costs and eligibility for certain aid programs, so it's worth confirming directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to ask about schedule and duration for the cosmetology programs offered.
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 check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any available outcome data on this campus.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career changers cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to discuss scheduling flexibility.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Cosmetology programs typically require state licensing, so confirm specific requirements with the school or Tennessee's licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
Contact information such as phone number and website is not included in the available data for this campus. Reach out through general school directory listings or the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences for referral information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other cosmetology schools in the area is not reported for this campus in federal data.
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.