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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 3,404 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 32 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio

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 - Cincinnati the best school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati carry an average student debtload of $9,479. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Columbus, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Columbus carry an average student debtload of $12,163. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $127.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Toledo.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Salon Institute-Toledo Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,953.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Institute - Columbus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Columbus carry an average student debtload of $8,040. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $142.

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Out of the 32 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Heath, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati 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. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,150. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Twinsburg, Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland take out $11,767 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 $99.

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Summit Salon Academy - Perrysburg 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. Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.

Cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg take out an average of $8,051 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Strongsville.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville carry an average student debtload of $8,871. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $89, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Paul Mitchell the School Toledo landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Toledo is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sylvania.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Toledo take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,150. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,766
Indiana 1,897
Wisconsin 1,320
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 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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