Cosmetology at Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor

Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor graduates earn more than 80% of cosmetology certificate holders nationwide, with first-year earnings of $20,873 that climb to $23,248 by year four. That 11% earnings growth is particularly notable in this field, where many programs see income plateau quickly. The program lands squarely in the middle tier among Ohio's 59 cosmetology schools—not the highest earner in the state, but well above both the state and national medians of around $17,000.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $10,899, translating to a manageable 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio. For comparison, that's below the state median debt of $11,583, and graduates are earning enough in their first year to make payments workable. With 53% of students receiving Pell grants, this represents a viable path into the beauty industry for students from modest economic backgrounds.

The bottom line: This is a solidly performing cosmetology program that delivers above-average earnings without excessive debt. It won't match the earnings of top Ohio programs like Paul Mitchell Columbus, but it's a safer bet than many alternatives. For students committed to cosmetology careers and planning to stay in Ohio, this represents fair value—just understand you're entering a field where $23,000 after four years is considered a strong outcome.