Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
- Graduation Rate
- 84% A
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $23,904 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $21,777 D+
- 27% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 144
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 6.8× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $6.8 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $6.8 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $509,070.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 41% below the national college median.
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A 84% graduation rate — 48% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.8 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 144
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $21,777 a year after grants and scholarships — 27% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $23,904 ten years after enrolling — 41% below the typical college, against $7,916 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.56
- First-Gen Students
- 54%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $21,777. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,777 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,916 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $21,777
- Median Debt
- $7,916
- Pell Grant Rate
- 52%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 62%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $21,777
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette report median earnings of $23,904, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $19,975
- 8 Years
- $21,877
- 10 Years
- $23,904
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.33x
- Earning > $25K
- 34%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (5)
- 16%
- 100% (5)
- 16%
- 100% (5)
- 16%
- 100% (5)
- 16%
How Aveda Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $21,777/year ($87,108 total). Graduates earn $23,904 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $596,178 in total earnings — a net gain of $509,070 (6.8× your investment). The median debt is $7,916, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 84% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $87,108
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $596,178
- Net Return
- $509,070
- ROI Multiple
- 6.8×
- Cost Per Year
- $21,777
- Median Debt
- $7,916
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 84%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $18,428 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $21,777. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,777 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,916 in federal student loans.
Is Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette report median earnings of $23,904, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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