Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Birmingham

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Accredited

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)

Selective

Enrollment

$16,500

Avg. Tuition

180

Total Students

Suburban

Hoover, AL

Founded 1997

Repurposed movie theater in a shopping mall complex

About Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Birmingham

A premier beauty school located in a repurposed movie theater within the Riverchase Galleria, offering specialized training in cosmetology and esthiology. The curriculum emphasizes personal wellness, environmental responsibility, and hands-on experience in a real-world salon and spa environment.

Trade Programs Available

Cosmetology

Programs Offered

Cosmetology

Certificate

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $20,500

Esthiology

Certificate

Duration: 8 months
Tuition: $12,500

Instructor Training

Certificate

Duration: 5 months
Tuition: $9,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
15:1
Hands-On Training
75%
Start Dates
Regular intervals (approximately every 4-8 weeks)
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Weekend Classes Hybrid Available

Admissions

Selective

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

$100

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Letter of intent
  • Government-issued ID
  • Social Security card
  • Admissions interview
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $16,500
Books & Supplies $2,500
Estimated Total $19,000

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Brilliant Future Scholarship
  • Second Chance Scholarship
  • Beauty Changes Lives Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

66%

Graduation Rate

55%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$28,000

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Aveda Salons and SpasLocal High-End SalonsResort Spas

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available