Esthetician (750 Hours)

Why Aveda?

Take the first step towards pursuing your Esthetician education in Corpus Christi.

At Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute—Corpus Christi, you’ll explore an engaging curriculum that builds on esthetics theory with hands-on practical experience. First, you’ll gain a thorough primer in skin composition and biology, as well as other relevant human physiology, chemistry, and nutrition topics.

Our expert instructors then help our students develop skills through a jam-packed curriculum. Topics range widely and include skin analysis, draping, cleansing, mask therapy, hair removal, and aromatherapy. Skincare procedures and techniques use all-vegan Aveda brand products, powered by pure plant and flower essences. In this way, our Esthetician program truly brings together modern skincare and natural techniques and ingredients rooted in traditional knowhow.

You’ll learn how to address common skin issues and perform consultations with clients about effective skincare procedures and to select products and techniques that will be best for them. Outside the classroom, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice your new skills on real clients craving relaxation and rejuvenation—both in our on-site salon and during community field trips—with the support of your experienced instructors.

The curriculum provides skin care training with an emphasis on using pure plant and plant essences in treatment. The objective of this program is to prepare students for the state licensing examination in esthetics. Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as a skin care specialist with the knowledge of Aveda products and spa techniques.

Our instructor team recognizes that everyone learns differently. As a result, programs at Aveda Arts and Science Institute Corpus Christi are taught in different ways to accommodate multiple types of learning. Throughout the program, you’ll encounter theoretical topics and extensive practical experiences that allow you to apply newfound knowledge.

Learning beauty skills is just the beginning. Before you graduate, you also have the opportunity to build essential business and client relationship chops that can help you start a thriving business and continue helping it grow.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Corpus Christi combines hands-on education with proven results, including a 100% state board licensure pass rate and 86.8% graduation rate.*

To enroll in the esthetician program at our Corpus Christi campus, you must meet the following requirements:

Age: 16 years (note: you must be 17 years old to take the licensing exam)

Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)

Other Requirements: Submit an application, pay a $50 non-refundable application fee, submit a government-issued ID with proof of age and photo, and a social security card. You must also schedule an interview with an Admissions team member.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute is committed to ensuring a safe educational environment and reserves the right to deny admission to applicants with a criminal record. Transfer hours are only accepted from schools within the Aveda Institute network.

Esthetician/Esthiology: 4-day, 30 hours per week, Wednesday – Saturday 9am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch).

Upcoming start dates: January 4, 2027.

Tuition: $12,050. Kit fee: $2,100 (kit fees are mandatory and may not be pro-rated; students may not opt out of kit fees). Application fee: $50 (nonrefundable; not eligible for VA funding). State Board registration fee: $25 (payable by money order, due with the enrollment agreement).

Total of listed charges: $14,225.

Required textbooks are included in the kit cost, but students can choose to purchase their textbooks from another source, in which case the kit fee is reduced by the applicable cost.

Payment plans: students can pay in installments through an interest-free monthly payment plan; no interest is charged if the total is paid off before graduation.

Financial aid is available for those students that meet the necessary requirements. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes participate in the Pell Grant Program and the Federal Direct Loan Program. Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov using federal school code 041423.

Veterans’ benefits are not available in all institute locations, and only to those who qualify.

Award Year 2026-27 Cost of Attendance (estimated room, transportation and personal expenses per month in the largest program): living with parent and no dependents $1,439.00; all others $2,315.00.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute graduates who enroll in another program receive a 15% discount off the published tuition rate.

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Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as a skin care specialist; job opportunities are available in the salon, medical and retail industries as Esthetician and Makeup Artist.

Graduation, placement and licensure (2024 Annual Report to NACCAS, as published in the 2026-27 catalog — Corpus Christi, Esthetician): graduation 98.00%, placement 67.74%, licensure 100.00%.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes do not guarantee employment to students; however, the schools assist students in finding employment, hold annual job fairs, and can assist with out-of-state placement subject to licensing transfer.

Located just west of Cole Park, our Corpus Christi campus is easily accessible and home to a stellar roster of experienced instructors. We offer two programs: cosmetology operator and esthetician. Additionally, we offer salon services and a fully-stocked retail space.

Located on the breezy and bustling Texas Gulf Coast, Aveda Arts Corpus Christi campus serves all of its students, and the greater salon community, by cultivating the state’s next generation of stylists and estheticians.