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Undergraduate Certificate in Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificates in Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design

1,046 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 99 schools in the United States where you can get your undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of hair styling graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hair Styling Majors

In 2021-2022, 1,046 earned their undergraduate certificate in hair styling. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hair styling at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 1,046
Basic Certificate 192

Earnings of Hair Styling Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for hair styling students who are undergraduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in hair styling. About 80.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 200
Women 846
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The racial-ethnic distribution of hair styling undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 20
Black or African American 79
Hispanic or Latino 386
White 466
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 93
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There are 99 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Parisian Beauty School

Hackensack, New Jersey
177 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for hair styling students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Parisian Beauty School. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Parisian Beauty Academy. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#2

Futura Career Institute

Hialeah, Florida
86 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Futura Career Institute is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Futura Career Institute. About 10% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
69 Yearly Graduations
77% Women

National University College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. The hair styling program at National University College awarded 69 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Clarendon College

Clarendon, Texas
63 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clarendon College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hair styling. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Clarendon College. About 97% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, Arizona
37 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for hair styling majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Penrose Academy. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Penrose Academy. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

#6

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, Arizona
35 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Studio Academy of Beauty comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hair styling. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Studio Academy of Beauty. Of these students, 87% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

European Academy of Cosmetology and Hairdressing is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Teach Hairdressing Academy. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hair styling. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, Georgia
22 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Keune Academy by 124 is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Keune Academy by 124. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#11

Aveda Institute - Portland

Portland, Oregon
20 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for hair styling majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Aveda Institute - Portland. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Aveda Institute - Portland. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

19 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The hair styling program at Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas awarded 19 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northland Pioneer College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. The hair styling program at Northland Pioneer College awarded 19 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Davis Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Davis Tech. About 83% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hair styling. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The hair styling program at Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene awarded 14 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College. About 73% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hair styling. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hair styling majors at Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Huntington School of Beauty Culture

Huntington, West Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Huntington School of Beauty Culture is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Huntington School of Beauty Culture. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#19

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Phagans School of Hair Design is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hair styling. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in hair styling from Phagans School of Hair Design. About 87% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hair styling that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Cosmetology 46,081
Barbering 8,906
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 3,341
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,015
Nail Technician & Manicurist 1,003

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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