Is American Institute of Beauty worth it?
American Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Largo, Florida (large suburb). It awarded 277 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology and related personal grooming arts, barbering and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$18,465
Median earnings 4 years after
$25,632
Median earnings 10 years after
$20,371
Average net price
$11,370
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
277
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
151
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,327 | $25,313 | 218 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 107 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 38 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 31 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for American Institute of Beauty. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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