Aveda is a company founded in 1978 by Horst Rechelbacher after a trip to India allowed him to outline his idea for products and services that would define the Aveda name. Currently the company is owned by Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. though it operates as a separate entity. The Aveda Institutes are a collection of fifty nine locations globally that provide education and training in cosmetology and esthetics. The company also prides itself on its environmental awareness and dedication making the world a better place.
Aveda Institutes are also spas and salons, which allows student who choose to attend to experience multiple aspects of business beyond the tradition skin and hair care education. Aveda’s approach to education involves preparing students for the real world, taking on the roles necessary to understand and succeed in the beauty business. In addition graduates may find employment opportunities through an Aveda spa or salon, providing job security and potential growth.
Conway Location
Aveda Institute Portland is located at 2451 East Highway 501 in the city of Conway. This campus has a graduating class size which is about eighty-four students yearly. This campus provides student services in the form of job placement options for students after graduation and career counseling for students in need of assistance. Students may learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting avedapdx.com.
Programs Offered
The list below shows all the programs that may be offered at Aveda Institute Portland. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (843) 591-1100.
Cosmetology (1,835 Hours)
The cosmetology program takes about thirteen months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition estimate is $19,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $2,800*
- 41 students completed the cosmetology program last year
- Takes about 13 months to complete
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Hair Styling (1,150 Hours)
Hair styling program takes approximately nine months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition estimate is $15,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $2,500*
- 6 students completed the hair styling program last year
- Takes about 9 months to complete
Facial Treatment Specialist (600 Hours)
The facial treatment specialist program takes about five months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition estimate is $8,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $2,000*
- 37 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the facial treatment specialist program is usually 5 months
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at this school is $13,700. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. A fee of $20 is required from all applicants. Any tuition and financial aid figures listed provide an outline of costs at this school, however they may not accurately represent current costs, fees, or tuition. Please check with Aveda Institute Portland for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Alternate Tuition Plan Options Available
- Some programs may have tuition rates that will remain the same as the first year for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 82% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 57% | $4,394 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 75% | $6,128 |
Other Cosmetology Schools Nearby
The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to Aveda Institute Portland. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- Phagans Tigard Beauty School in Happy Valley, OR (7 miles away)
- Northwest College of Hair Design in Medford, OR (8 miles away)
- Phagans School of Hair Design in Salem, OR (9 miles away)
- Northwest College - Beaverton in Albany, OR (9 miles away)
- Northwest College - Tualitin in Springfield, OR (11 miles away)
- Northwest College of Hair Design in Seattle, WA (15 miles away)
- College of Hair Design Careers in Astoria, OR (42 miles away)
- Phagans School of Beauty in Bend, OR (43 miles away)