Is O'Briens Aveda Institute worth it?
O'Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Williston, Vermont (midsize suburb). It awarded 105 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and nail technician manicurist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$24,037
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,777
Average net price
$28,304
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
105
Years to pay back
3.4 years
Students (undergrad)
80
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,620 | $31,291 | 48 |
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/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 35 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 17 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate under 12 weeks | 10 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
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Sources: federal figures for O'Briens Aveda Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Vermont. Counts under 10 are not published.
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