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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Maryland. In total, 1,103 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Maryland.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Maryland 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 Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Maryland. The TEMPLE Annapolis is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Annapolis.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at The TEMPLE Annapolis accumulate an average of around $12,400 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $127.
Full Cosmetology at The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School Report
Out of the 12 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, The Temple - A Paul Mitchell Partner School landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Frederick, The TEMPLE Frederick is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from The TEMPLE Frederick take out $12,400 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 $127.
Full Cosmetology at The Temple - A Paul Mitchell Partner School Report
Out of the 12 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Delmarva Beauty Academy landed the # 3 spot on the list. Delmarva Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Salisbury.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland list. Maryland Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland list. Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Owings Mills.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills carry an average student debtload of $11,904. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $80.
With a ranking of #6, Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Glen Burnie.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie take out $11,904 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 $80.
Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of New Carrollton.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton accumulate an average of around $10,781 in student debt.
Award Beauty School landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Award Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Hagerstown.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Award Beauty School take out $10,447 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Montgomery Beauty School ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland list. Montgomery Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Silver Spring.
Cosmetology majors at Montgomery Beauty School take out an average of $10,318 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
With a ranking of #10, Aveda Institute - Maryland did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bel Air.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Maryland take out $8,481 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 5,055 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,378 |
| New Jersey | 2,419 |
| Delaware | 343 |
| District of Columbia | 160 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 12 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.