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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,897 degrees and certificates from an Indiana school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Indiana 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 Indiana

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 Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis the best school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Carmel, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis take out $9,287 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $126, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis take out $9,941 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Indiana. TSPA - Evansville is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Evansville.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Evansville accumulate an average of around $10,262 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne accumulate an average of around $10,691 in student debt.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Indiana. Harrold Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Harrold Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,325.

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Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large suburb of Merrillville, Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville take out an average of $10,844 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#7

Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

Kenny’s Academy of Barbering 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. Kenny's Academy of Barbering is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Cosmetology majors at Kenny's Academy of Barbering take out an average of $14,048 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #8, Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Kokomo, Summit Salon Academy Kokomo is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Summit Salon Academy Kokomo carry an average student debtload of $8,910.

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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Lafayette, Tricoci LAF is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Tricoci LAF accumulate an average of around $8,271 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $114.

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With a ranking of #10, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci INE take out $8,271 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 $114.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,766
Wisconsin 1,320
Ohio 3,404
Illinois 3,922

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 23 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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