Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Aveda Institute-Des Moines focuses on hands-on training for cosmetology, esthiology, and massage therapy careers. The curriculum combines theoretical study with practical experience, allowing students to work on real clients under supervision in facilities that include cosmetology stations, spa rooms, and manicure/pedicure areas. The institute also emphasizes business development and career management skills, and hosts career fairs to connect students with potential employers.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Aveda Institute-Des Moines
1 trade program at Aveda Institute, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Cosmetology
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48 | $27,081/yr | $11,937 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at Aveda Institute-Des Moines using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.