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Nuvani Institute

San Antonio, Texas · Private for-profit

Cosmetology schools
88%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$5,304median debt of graduates
$17,347median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$19,484median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,059annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 2402 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 · Phone: (830) 626-7007 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Nuvani Institute is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Nuvani Institute has an 87.9% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $5,304 and median earnings of $19,484 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Nuvani Institute is $25,059, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and about 86.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Nuvani Institute Nuvani Institute: 87.9% 87.9% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $12,696 $14,442 $3,944

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 the cohort was too small to publish.

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About this school

Nuvani Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in San Antonio, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV) programs. The campus's primary program area is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for its top program offering, awarding 10 completions.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.9%, which is above the state average of 63.5% for comparable programs in Texas. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,304, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,484. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,059. About 86.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.

This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 12 students, appears to serve a focused cosmetology training population, which may suit students seeking a concentrated program in a large-city setting. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students and career changers should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Nuvani Institute offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program area, awarding 10 completions.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Nuvani Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation 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 financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate at this campus is 87.9%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $5,304, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $19,484.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,059.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Nuvani Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid options 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 (830) 626-7007 or visit https://www.nuvani.edu/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?377272.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for cosmetology programs are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (830) 626-7007 for specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Nuvani Institute at (830) 626-7007 or visit their website at https://www.nuvani.edu/ to apply.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for regional comparisons.

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.

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