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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 150 schools in the Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska the best school in the Great Lakes Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. TSPA - Onalaska is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Onalaska.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Institute of Beauty and Wellness. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. 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 $8,467. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $110.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Carmel, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,287. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $126, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Aveda Institute - Madison helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Aveda Institute - Madison is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Madison.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Madison accumulate an average of around $8,467 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $110.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . TSPA - Appleton is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Appleton accumulate an average of around $10,527 in student debt.
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Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Chester.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,479. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $129, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Advanced College of Cosmetology came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Advanced College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Waupun.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Advanced College of Cosmetology take out $11,390 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,941.
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University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Chicago, University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $7,464.
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Aveda Institute - Chicago came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, Aveda Institute - Chicago is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Chicago carry an average student debtload of $8,777. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $155, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #11, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Columbus, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus 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 Columbus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,163. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $127.
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Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Kentwood.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids take out an average of $9,089 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Cosmetology & Spa Academy ranked #13 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Cosmetology & Spa Academy take out $9,798 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #14, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Wauwatosa, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Niles School of Cosmetology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Niles, Niles School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Chippewa Valley Technical 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 #16 on the list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
Cosmetology majors at CVTC take out an average of $10,815 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Downers Grove.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,098.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, Tricoci Elgin is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Tricoci Elgin take out an average of $9,255 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 $105.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Tricoci LBV is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Libertyville.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci LBV take out $9,255 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 $105.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Shorewood ranked #20 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. TSPA - Shorewood is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Plainfield.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Shorewood carry an average student debtload of $10,925.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville 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. TSPA - Evansville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Evansville.
Cosmetology majors at TSPA - Evansville take out an average of $10,262 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $87, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Salon Institute-Toledo Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Toledo.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Salon Institute-Toledo Campus take out $11,953 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Paul Mitchell the School Normal | Normal, IL |
| 24 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 25 | Aveda Institute - Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| 26 | Twin City Beauty College | Saint Joseph, MI |
| 27 | Hair Professionals Career College | Sycamore, IL |
| 28 | G Skin & Beauty Institute | Schaumburg, IL |
| 29 | Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath | Heath, OH |
| 30 | Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Ohio | 3,404 |
| Illinois | 3,922 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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