Aveda Institute-Maryland
- Graduation Rate
- 93% A+
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $21,250 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $13,705 C+
- 20% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 77
Bottom line: A C- 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: $318,477.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 48% below the national college median.
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A 93% graduation rate — 62% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.8 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Aveda Institute-Maryland
Aveda Institute-Maryland 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
- 77
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Aveda Institute-Maryland
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 $13,705 a year after grants and scholarships — 20% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $21,250 ten years after enrolling — 48% below the typical college, against $6,333 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Moves 0.6% of its students from the bottom income fifth to the top — top 93% nationally for mobility.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Aveda Institute-Maryland is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Aveda Institute-Maryland? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Aveda Institute-Maryland, located in Bel Air, Maryland, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 93%.
- Retention Rate
- 95%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.48
- First-Gen Students
- 44%
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 Institute-Maryland? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Aveda Institute-Maryland, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $13,705. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $12,891 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $6,333 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $13,705
- Median Debt
- $6,333
- Pell Grant Rate
- 33%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 46%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $12,891
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $12,891
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $13,225
- Family Income $110K+
- $17,821
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 Institute-Maryland — 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 Institute-Maryland Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Aveda Institute-Maryland report median earnings of $21,250, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $24,894
- 8 Years
- $20,724
- 10 Years
- $21,250
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.3x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
- Earning > $25K
- 20%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (1)
- 100%
- 100% (1)
- 100%
- 100% (1)
- 100%
- 100% (1)
- 100%
How Aveda Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
The Mobility Equation
Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?
College ROI Calculator
Is Aveda Institute-Maryland Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Aveda Institute-Maryland delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $13,705/year ($54,820 total). Graduates earn $21,250 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $373,297 in total earnings — a net gain of $318,477 (6.8× your investment). The median debt is $6,333, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 93% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $54,820
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $373,297
- Net Return
- $318,477
- ROI Multiple
- 6.8×
- Cost Per Year
- $13,705
- Median Debt
- $6,333
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 93%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Social Mobility
Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records
Does Aveda Institute-Maryland Drive Upward Mobility? Economic Mobility & Low-Income Outcomes
Aveda Institute-Maryland is a measurable contributor to upward mobility. Its mobility rate, the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top, is 0.63%, in line with strong performers nationally. About 8.5% of students come from families in the bottom income quintile. Among bottom-quintile students who attend, roughly 7.4% go on to reach the top of the income ladder. The median family income of students sits near $83,400, a snapshot of the campus's socioeconomic mix.
- Mobility Rate
- 0.63%
- Bottom 20% → Top 20%
- Success Rate
- 7.4%
- If bottom 20% get in
- From Bottom 20%
- 8.5%
- Share of students
- Parent Median Income
- $113,311
- today's $ (2015 cohort data)
Top Programs
The fields Aveda Institute-Maryland 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% $19,945 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 Institute-Maryland's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Aveda Institute-Maryland? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Aveda Institute-Maryland, located in Bel Air, Maryland, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 93%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Aveda Institute-Maryland? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Aveda Institute-Maryland, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $13,705. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $12,891 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $6,333 in federal student loans.
Is Aveda Institute-Maryland Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Aveda Institute-Maryland report median earnings of $21,250, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
Does Aveda Institute-Maryland Drive Upward Mobility? Economic Mobility & Low-Income Outcomes
Aveda Institute-Maryland is a measurable contributor to upward mobility. Its mobility rate, the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top, is 0.63%, in line with strong performers nationally. About 8.5% of students come from families in the bottom income quintile. Among bottom-quintile students who attend, roughly 7.4% go on to reach the top of the income ladder. The median family income of students sits near $83,400, a snapshot of the campus's socioeconomic mix.
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