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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Oregon. In total, 1,020 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Oregon.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

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 in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Oregon 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 Oregon

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - Portland the best school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit school 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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#2

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Phagans School of Hair Design is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Phagans School of Hair Design take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,215.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Summit Salon Academy - Portland helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Oregon. Located in the city of Tigard, Summit Salon Academy Portland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Portland accumulate an average of around $13,336 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at NWC Eugene take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Oregon. NWC Hillsboro is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Hillsboro.

Cosmetology majors at NWC Hillsboro take out an average of $10,852 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin 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. NWC Tualatin is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tualatin.

On average, cosmetology graduates from NWC Tualatin take out $10,852 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford 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. NWC Medford is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Medford.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from NWC Medford carry an average student debtload of $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, NWC Clackamas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at NWC Clackamas take out an average of $10,852 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the small city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at NWC Beaverton take out an average of $10,852 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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#10

Phagans Beauty College

Corvallis, OR

Phagans Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Corvallis, Phagans Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
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

Majors Similar to Cosmetology

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 14 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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