Cosmetology at Aveda Institute-Boise

Boise, ID · Private for-profit · Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

a smaller institution with 93 students in Boise, ID.

Program Analysis

At $17,824/yr, Cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute-Boise land near the $17,289 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 31% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Cosmetology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $8,564 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #498 ranking among 1,095 Cosmetology programs places Aveda Institute-Boise in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 41% earnings increase from $17,824 to $25,092 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 5 apprenticeship pathways connected to Cosmetology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $17,824/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (145,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$270K
8.9% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$8,564
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$25,092
41% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Cosmetology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Personal service managers, all other $61,340 +6.5% 48%
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance $50,280 +8.1% 66%
First-line supervisors of personal service workers $47,080 +6.7% 59%
Personal service managers, all other
$61,340
+6.5% growth 48% AI-proof
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50,280
+8.1% growth 66% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of personal service workers
$47,080
+6.7% growth 59% AI-proof

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Cosmetology Career Guide

Cosmetology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aveda Institute-Boise's Cosmetology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cosmetology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Can I learn Cosmetology through an apprenticeship instead of Aveda Institute-Boise?
Beyond Aveda Institute-Boise's classroom route, 5 registered apprenticeships map to Cosmetology careers — including Barber. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How sensitive is Cosmetology to AI disruption?
Our model shows a 31% gap between best and worst-case decade earnings. AI is unlikely to eliminate Cosmetology careers, but it could reduce positions in some specializations.
Will Cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute-Boise find jobs?
Job availability for Cosmetology is strong — 145,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Aveda Institute-Boise graduates specifically, local market conditions in ID may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →