Aveda Institute Tucson
Aveda Institute Tucson is a private, for-profit beauty and wellness school located in downtown Tucson, Arizona, and owned by Arizona Institute, LLC. It offers clock-hour programs in cosmetology, hairstyling, esthiology, massage therapy, and cosmetology/esthiology instructor training, and operates branch locations in Tempe (Aveda Institute Phoenix) and Avondale, Arizona. The school is accredited by NACCAS and states that it is regulated by the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Accreditation
- Accredited (school's consumer-information page states all Aveda Institute campuses in its network are NACCAS-accredited; also stated in 2025-2026 catalog)
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)
institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Approved for veterans' education benefits (per school catalog Vol. 44, p.3)
AZ
Arizona State Approving Agency (VA education benefits)
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Certificate of Completion | 1,500 clock hours required for Arizona licensure; day and evening schedules at 25 hours/week; current start dates offered with 20% distance education (CIP 12.0401) | Hybrid | $20,500 | $23,450 | 90% | 79% | 87% | View |
| Hair Design | Diploma | 1,000 clock hours required for Arizona licensure; day and evening schedules at 25 hours/week; catalog lists no start dates currently scheduled, with or without the 20% distance-education option (CIP 12.0407) | Not reported | $15,375 | $18,325 | 90% | 79% | 87% | View |
| Esthetician | Certificate of Completion | 600 clock hours required for Arizona licensure; AM schedule 24 hours/week or PM schedule 25 hours/week; current start dates offered with 20% distance education (CIP 12.0409) | Hybrid | $12,000 | $14,200 | 90% | 79% | 87% | View |
| Massage Therapy | Diploma | 700 clock hours required for licensure; evening schedule Monday-Friday 5:00-10:00 pm (25 hours/week); prepares graduates for the MBLEx exam; start dates offered with 36% distance education (CIP 51.3501) | Hybrid | $12,000 | $14,200 | 90% | 79% | 87% | View |
Data sources
- Aveda Institute Tucson campus pageInspire Greatness Aveda Institutes (official school website) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Aveda Institute Tucson Student Course Catalog, Volume 44 (9.10.25-12.31.26)Aveda Institute Tucson · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Consumer Information / disclosures page (accreditation and state board statements)Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes (official school website) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- 2024 Annual Report Statistics - Arizona campuses (graduation, licensure, placement)Aveda Institute Tucson (Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aveda Institute Tucson accredited?
- Yes — Aveda Institute Tucson is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Aveda Institute Tucson located?
- Aveda Institute Tucson's main campus is at 145 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701.
- What programs does Aveda Institute Tucson offer?
- Aveda Institute Tucson offers 4 programs including Cosmetology, Hair Design, Esthetician, Massage Therapy.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Cosmetology
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $20,500
- Fees
- $200
- Books & supplies
- $2,750
- Total program cost
- $23,450
Hair Design
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $15,375
- Fees
- $200
- Books & supplies
- $2,750
- Total program cost
- $18,325
Esthetician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $12,000
- Fees
- $200
- Books & supplies
- $2,000
- Total program cost
- $14,200
Massage Therapy
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $12,000
- Fees
- $200
- Books & supplies
- $2,000
- Total program cost
- $14,200
Questions to ask before enrolling
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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Public filings
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School disclosures
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