Avenue Five Institute

8620 Burnet Road Suite 300, Austin, TX 78757
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Programs Offered

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Esthetics
Program Length 750 hours
Average Completion 6 months
Program Tuition $12,300
Cosmetology
Program Length 1,000 hours
Average Completion 8 months
Program Tuition $16,500
Massage Therapy
Program Length 750 hours
Average Completion 7 months
Program Tuition $10,500
Esthetics
Program Length 750 hours
Average Completion 7 months
Program Tuition $12,300
Cosmetology
Program Length 1,000 hours
Average Completion 9 months
Program Tuition $16,500

Editor's Description

Avenue Five's North Austin campus is ideal for students commuting from Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, and Temple. The school offers a range of part- and full-time beauty courses, including a 1,000-hour hybrid cosmetology program that combines hands-on training and practical salon experience with at-home learning. Without the hassle of commuting, students can save both time and money and begin their new careers in less than eight months.

"I'm now ready for that next big step!" says alumna Blair M. "Bottom line, this school is "THE SCHOOL" that you've been looking for if you're wanting to dive head first into the cosmetology industry."

In the School's Words

Cosmetology

Get the Skills to Be a Cosmetology Professional

Hands-On Distance Learning Cosmetology Program at Avenue Five Institute

The cosmetology industry is thriving: from the salon to the runway, creative beauty entrepreneurs are finding new ways to build amazing careers. If you’re a stylish, social person interested in hair, makeup and other beauty services, you owe it to yourself to take the leap and explore your future in cosmetology.

Avenue Five Institute’s Hybrid Cosmetology Program offers students an even more convenient, personalized, and dynamic way to learn. Using a combination of online learning and hands-on experience in a student salon facilitated by licensed cosmetology instructors, students attain the practical knowledge of what it means to operate as a cosmetology professional.

Real schedules for real life

Choose from one of Avenue Five Institute’s flexible YourTime™ Schedules and find your own unique, perfect time to learn. Using modern engagement-tracking technology, distance learning assignments can be completed anytime and anywhere. Our flexible on-campus schedules won’t take up your whole day, leaving more time for family, friends, work, or fun!

Fast, Flexible, and Convenient

Avenue Five Institute’s 1000-hour Hybrid Cosmetology Program is the modern answer to beauty education. Our collaborative hybrid learning environment offers added convenience and accessibility while still providing critically important hands-on training, practical salon experience, and industry support it takes to pursue a successful beauty career. With hybrid learning, you have the opportunity to train from home for a portion of the program. Without the hassle of commuting, hybrid learning can save students both time and money. Plus, you can graduate and begin your new career in less than 9 months!

What You’ll Learn

Our program and facilities have been strategically designed based on the proven working knowledge of master educators and beauty industry professionals. Avenue Five Institute’s student-centered approach gives you plenty of opportunity for interactive, activity-based learning.

Taught by experienced educators, Avenue Five Institute’s hybrid learning environment allows students to combine interactive online curriculum covering cosmetology theory and techniques with practical experience in a simulated salon environment, working under the supervision of a skilled instructor.

Receive the knowledge and training you need to pursue your passion, including:

  • Haircutting, Hairstyling, Hair Coloring
  • Science and Anatomy
  • Color Theory
  • Make-Up Artistry
  • Chemical Processing and Relaxing
  • Client Communications
  • Permanent Waving
  • Braiding, Updos, Blowouts
  • State Board Preparation
  • Retailing and Business
  • Skincare
  • Manicuring / Pedicuring
  • And More!

Don’t Let a Product Line Define You

We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits all” approach to professional beauty products. By working with over a dozen different international product lines and manufactures, our programs are designed to offer students broad exposure to industry trends, employment networks, and advanced education opportunities. We encourage students not to limit themselves to a single brand; your professional identity should be just as unique and diverse as you are

Esthetics

Get the Skills to Be a Professional Esthetician

Hands-On Distance Learning Esthetician Program at Avenue Five Institute

The best foundation for beauty is clear, well-cared-for skin. From the spa to the dermatologists office, passionate esthetics entrepreneurs are finding new ways to build amazing careers. If you’re a nurturing individual interested in skincare and you’re ready for a career you can be passionate about, you owe it to yourself to take the leap and explore your future in esthetics.

Avenue Five Institute’s innovative Hybrid Esthetics Program offers students an even more convenient, personalized, and dynamic way to learn. Using a combination of online learning and hands-on experience in a student spa facilitated by licensed esthetics instructors, students attain the practical knowledge of what it means to operate as an esthetics professional.

Real schedules for real life

Choose from one of Avenue Five Institute’s flexible YourTime™ Schedules and find your own unique, perfect time to learn. Using modern engagement-tracking technology, distance learning assignments can be completed anytime and anywhere. Our flexible on-campus schedules won’t take up your whole day, leaving more time for family, friends, work, or fun!

Take Control of Your Education with Distance Learning

Avenue Five Institute’s 750-hour Hybrid Esthetics Program is the modern answer to skin education. Our hybrid learning environment offers added convenience and accessibility while still providing critically important hands-on training, practical clinic experience, and industry support it takes to pursue a successful esthetics career. With hybrid learning, you have the opportunity to train from home for a portion of the program. Without the hassle of commuting, hybrid learning can save students both time and money. Plus, you can graduate and begin your new career in less than 7 months!*

What You’ll Learn

The Avenue Five Institute’s esthetician curriculum provides a clinical, results-oriented approach to skincare. As day spas and resorts trend this direction, we’ve seen graduates that choose to pursue careers with med-spas, doctors’ offices and laser clinics.

Our program and facilities have been strategically designed based on the proven working knowledge of master educators and industry professionals. Avenue Five Institute’s student-centered approach gives you plenty of opportunity for interactive, collaborative, activity-based learning.

Taught by experienced educators, Avenue Five Institute’s hybrid learning environment allows students to combine interactive online curriculum covering theory and techniques with practical experience in a simulated spa environment, working under the supervision of a skilled instructor. Skills include:

  • Facial Massage
  • Lash and Brow Tinting
  • Facial Treatments
  • Skin Analysis
  • Basic Hair Removal
  • Aromatherapy
  • Extractions & Exfoliation
  • Basic Makeup Application
  • High-Frequency Machine
  • General Anatomy
  • Physiology, Histology & Chemistry of the Skin
  • Applied Nutrition
  • And more!

Our education isn’t just about a license – it’s about acquiring the skills you need to succeed in the industry. This is why students also learn many advanced techniques including hands-on experience with the following:

  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microcurrent
  • Chemical Peels
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Alternative Facial Treatments
  • Ingredient Analysis
  • Custom Masques

Don’t let a Product Line Define You

We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits all” approach to professional skincare products. By working with an array of different international product lines and manufactures, our programs are designed to offer students broad exposure to industry trends, employment networks, and advanced education opportunities. We encourage students not to limit themselves to a single brand; your professional identity should be just as unique and diverse as you are!

There’s an energy at Avenue Five Institute. You feel it as soon as you walk in the door. It’s the electricity of people hitting their stride, pursuing their passions and doing what they’re meant to do.

About This School

Admissions

There is an application fee of $100. Please contact this school to learn more about how to apply.

Financial Aid

45% of students received financial aid. Students were awarded $4,360 on average.
First-time undergraduate students in the 2021 school year.

School Size

As of 2021 this school has 291 students enrolled with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Information gathered from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023.

Accreditation

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)

This school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS).

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