Aveda Institute-Maryland

Aveda Institute-Maryland is a private for-profit vocational school situated in the midsize suburb of Bel Air, Maryland. The school enrolls 166 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports an 86% completion rate alongside an 83% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student follow-through in its beauty and cosmetology programs.

The institute offers three certificate programs focused on the beauty industry: Cosmetology, Hair Styling and Hair Design, and a Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor program. This curriculum provides a clear progression from practitioner-level training to instructor-level credentials, supporting students who may want to advance into teaching and mentoring roles within the beauty industry. The breadth of offerings covers both foundational salon skills and the pedagogical training needed to educate the next generation of beauty professionals.

Aveda Institute-Maryland holds an overall quality score of 65.67 out of 100. Located in the Bel Air suburban area north of Baltimore, the school provides focused beauty arts training as part of the nationally recognized Aveda education network. Students benefit from a curriculum aligned with Aveda's brand standards, preparing them for careers in salons, spas, and beauty education throughout the Maryland region.