Aveda Institute-Madison
Aveda Institute-Madison provides hands-on training in cosmetology, esthiology, massage therapy, barbering, and manicuring, focusing on modern techniques and classic styles. The institute's curriculum emphasizes extensive practical learning in a salon setting, preparing students for careers in the beauty and wellness industry. Career services include quarterly job fairs with over 30 employers, student spotlights for one-on-one discussions with potential employers, and access to regional and global job opportunities within the Aveda network.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Aveda Institute-Madison
3 trade programs 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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47 | $25,029/yr | $6,333 |
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Massage Therapy
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41 | $24,115/yr | $7,917 |
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Alternative Medicine
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33 | $18,235/yr | $9,500 |
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 3 trade and vocational programs at Aveda Institute-Madison 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.