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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

130 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 130 schools in the Far Western US Region 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 Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Everett.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,374. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $100.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFIEC is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from SFIEC carry an average student debtload of $9,528. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $106, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gary Manuel Aveda Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Seattle, GMAI is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Shoreline.

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J D Academy of Salon and Spa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Danville.

Cosmetology majors at J D Academy of Salon and Spa take out an average of $7,824 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 $92.

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Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College Inc did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Rosa, Lytle's Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $118.

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Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Tacoma, Summit Salon Academy Tacoma is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Tacoma take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,971.

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#9

Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace, WA

Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Gene Juarez Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mountlake Terrace.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy take out $10,645 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#10

Aveda Institute - Portland

Portland, OR

Aveda Institute - Portland landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Portland accumulate an average of around $9,880 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $83.

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#11

Hilltop Beauty School

Daly City, CA

Hilltop Beauty School ranked #11 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Daly City, Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Fosbre Academy of Hair Design came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fosbre Academy of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Olympia.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Fosbre Academy of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $11,213 in student debt.

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Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,180. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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#14

Cinta Aveda Institute

San Francisco, CA

Cinta Aveda Institute ranked #14 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of San Francisco, Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Cinta Aveda Institute take out $8,775 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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International Academy of Style ranked #15 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Reno, International Academy of Style is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at International Academy of Style take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,981.

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#16

Hoss Lee Academy

Roseville, CA

Hoss Lee Academy landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Roseville, Hoss Lee Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #17, Academy for Salon Professionals did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy for Salon Professionals is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Northridge.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Academy for Salon Professionals take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $6,853.

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With a ranking of #18, Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Vancouver, Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus accumulate an average of around $9,880 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $83.

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Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Gene Juarez Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Federal Way.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy take out $10,645 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
20 Aveda Institute Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
21 School Removed
22 The Salon Professional Academy - San Jose San Jose, CA
23 School Removed
24 International College of Cosmetology Oakland, CA
25 Phagans School of Hair Design Happy Valley, OR
26 Paul Mitchell the School Richland Richland, WA

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
Oregon 1,020
Nevada 1,575
Hawaii 183

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

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.

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