O'Briens Aveda Institute

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Williston, VT
(802) 876-7044
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What Are the Key Stats for O'Briens Aveda Institute?

Total Enrollment

80

Program Completions

103

Last reported year

Average Net Price

$29,833

After financial aid

Retention Rate

88%

Full-time students

How O'Briens Aveda Institute Compares

O'Briens Aveda Institute runs a focused operation at 80 students. Net price: $29,833. Retention: 88%. Smaller scale typically signals deeper specialization in fewer trades โ€” a real advantage if your target trade is one of them, less so if you're still exploring.

Where is O'Briens Aveda Institute?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at O'Briens Aveda Institute

38 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0409
33 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0401
17 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0410
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10 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0402
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5 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0402

Is O'Briens Aveda Institute Accredited?

  • Accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) Since 2015 ยท Next review September 2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), as of October 2026. Reported by accrediting agencies; not audited.

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for O'Briens Aveda Institute programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Cosmetology program at O'Briens Aveda Institute, 62% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 90% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,664 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Cosmetology90%62%62%$8,664
Esthetics86%โ€”โ€”โ€”
Nail Technology89%โ€”โ€”โ€”
Barbering63%โ€”โ€”โ€”

Full outcomes detail for O'Briens Aveda Institute โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore O'Briens Aveda Institute

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Enrollment

O'Briens Aveda Institute enrolls 80 students. The student body is 90% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 88% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

O'Briens Aveda Institute maintains a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a excellent 88% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. With very high enrollment intensity, students engage deeply in their studies and campus activities.

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Programs

O'Briens Aveda Institute offers programs in 1 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, and Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. In 2025, the college awarded 103 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

After financial aid, the average net price is $29,833. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Institution Details

Sector PRIVATE FOR PROFIT LESS THAN 2 YEAR
Control PRIVATE FOR PROFIT
Level LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Degree Granting No

Contact Information

Address
400 Cornerstone Dr 220
Williston, VT, 05495
Administrator
William O'Brien
Business Owner

Cost Information

Tuition and fees for the full program
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 11 months $17,000
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 5 months $9,500
  • Barbering/Barber 8 months $13,500
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 4 months $4,500
  • Barbering/Barber 2 months $2,700
Other costs for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (2024-25)
  • Books and supplies $3,900
  • Housing and food (off campus) $21,483
Estimated total for the 11-month program $49,649 Tuition and fees, books, housing and other expenses
Cost and financial aid details

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00865800
EIN: 030227551
IPEDS ID: 231004
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