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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin

26 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 1,320 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 analysis found The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Wisconsin. TSPA - Onalaska is a small private for-profit school located in the small 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 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 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 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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Out of the 26 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Advanced College of Cosmetology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. 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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With a ranking of #6, 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 suburb of Wauwatosa, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. 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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Waukesha County Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the 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 came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Empire Beauty School-Green Bay is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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 large city of Madison, Paul Mitchell the School Madison is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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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
Michigan 2,766
Indiana 1,897
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

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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