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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Michigan with 2,766 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 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 Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Michigan 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 Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Michigan. Located in the city of Kentwood, Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids take out $9,089 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#2

Empire Beauty School-Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Michigan is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Michigan is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Michigan accumulate an average of around $11,307 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $77, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Twin City Beauty College

Saint Joseph, MI

Out of the 26 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Twin City Beauty College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Joseph, Twin City Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Douglas J Aveda Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Douglas J Aveda Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of East Lansing.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Douglas J Aveda Institute take out $8,662 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 $122.

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#5

Protege Academy

East Lansing, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Protege Academy. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Protege Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of East Lansing.

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#6

Protege Academy

Mt. Pleasant, MI

With a ranking of #6, Protege Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Protege Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Mt. Pleasant.

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#7

Nuvo College of Cosmetology

Norton Shores, MI

Nuvo College of Cosmetology came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Nuvo College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Norton Shores.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Nuvo College of Cosmetology take out $5,679 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#8

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Paul Mitchell the School Michigan is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sterling Heights.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Michigan accumulate an average of around $7,815 in student debt.

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Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes is a small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Port Huron.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes carry an average student debtload of $9,909. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.

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David Pressley School of Cosmetology 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 large suburb of Royal Oak, David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from David Pressley School of Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $8,052.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,897
Wisconsin 1,320
Ohio 3,404
Illinois 3,922

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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