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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,320 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
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.
The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska the best school in Wisconsin for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. TSPA - Onalaska is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Onalaska.
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Out of the 26 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness landed the # 2 spot on the list. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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 Institute - Madison helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Wisconsin. Aveda Institute - Madison is a fairly 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 #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Wisconsin. TSPA - Appleton is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Advanced College of Cosmetology is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Advanced College of Cosmetology is a 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 Milwaukee ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large suburb of Wauwatosa, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee is a private for-profit school 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 #7 on the list. CVTC is a moderately-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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Waukesha County 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 #8 on the list. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at WCTC accumulate an average of around $8,974 in student debt.
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Empire Beauty School-Green Bay 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. Empire Beauty School-Green Bay is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Ashwaubenon.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Green Bay take out $11,894 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 $91.
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Paul Mitchell the School Madison 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 Madison, Paul Mitchell the School Madison is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Michigan | 2,766 |
Indiana | 1,897 |
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 |
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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 |
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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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