2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 107,895 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. This report analyzed 960 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
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Our analysis found Medspa Academies to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the United States. Located in the large suburb of South Jordan, National Institute of Medical Aesthetics is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from National Institute of Medical Aesthetics take out $12,750 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paroba College of Cosmetology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Paroba College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paroba College of Cosmetology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,021.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the United States. Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Everett.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett accumulate an average of around $11,368 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hastings Beauty School. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Hastings Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Hastings.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Hastings Beauty School accumulate an average of around $15,185 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Hair Academy. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. The Hair Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bismarck.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from The Hair Academy carry an average student debtload of $16,322.
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFIEC is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at SFIEC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,708. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $95.
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With a ranking of #7, O’Briens Aveda Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. O'Briens Aveda Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Williston.
On average, cosmetology graduates from O'Briens Aveda Institute take out $11,770 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Woburn, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics take out an average of $10,675 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Gary Manuel Aveda Institute ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Seattle, GMAI is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at GMAI take out an average of $12,978 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
With a ranking of #11, Aveda Institute - Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Denver take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,359. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $80.
Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics ranked #12 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Omaha, Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics take out $10,334 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $72, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. TSPA - Fargo is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fargo.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at TSPA - Fargo take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,775.
Arrojo Cosmetology School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of New York, NA Enterprises LLC d is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from NA Enterprises LLC d carry an average student debtload of $12,623. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. TSPA - Onalaska is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Onalaska.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Onalaska accumulate an average of around $13,419 in student debt.
With a ranking of #16, Nova Academy of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, Nova Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Nova Academy of Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $13,266. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.
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J D Academy of Salon and Spa landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Danville.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at J D Academy of Salon and Spa take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,057. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $70, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Acaydia School of Aesthetics ranked #18 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Provo, Acaydia School of Aesthetics is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Acaydia School of Aesthetics carry an average student debtload of $10,191.
The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Annapolis, The TEMPLE Annapolis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $102.
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With a ranking of #20, The Temple - A Paul Mitchell Partner School did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. The TEMPLE Frederick is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Frederick.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $102.
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Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of WOODBURY.
Cosmetology majors at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus take out an average of $14,828 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.
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The Institute of Beauty and Wellness landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,937. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $75, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis ranked #23 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis carry an average student debtload of $13,632. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $111, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Paul Mitchell the School St Louis landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School St Louis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St. Louis.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $116.
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Aveda Institute - Madison landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute - Madison is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Madison.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Madison take out $14,937 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $75, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 960 different United States cosmetology schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.
Cosmetology by Region
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Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 46,395 |
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist | 31,569 |
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist | 11,623 |
Barbering/Barber | 8,381 |
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,437 |
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts | 2,278 |
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,620 |
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor | 1,382 |
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design | 1,029 |
Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 566 |
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 291 |
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician | 253 |
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing | 71 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Cosmetology
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Culinary Arts | 19,784 |
Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,354 |
Casino Operations and Services | 192 |
Other Personal & Culinary Services | 81 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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