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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

21 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 New Jersey with 2,419 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

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 New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in New Jersey to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

Our analysis found Innovate Salon Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New Jersey. Innovate Salon Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Plainfield.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Innovate Salon Academy carry an average student debtload of $6,886.

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#2

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna, NJ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cutting Edge Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Succasunna, Cutting Edge Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Cutting Edge Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,706.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Monmouth County Vocational School District. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Freehold, MCVSD is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Parisian Beauty School

Hackensack, NJ

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Parisian Beauty School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Hackensack, Parisian Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Parisian Beauty Academy take out $8,436 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 $85.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in New Jersey. Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ewing.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing accumulate an average of around $6,886 in student debt.

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Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus take out an average of $5,695 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #7, P B Cosmetology Education Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Gloucester, P B Cosmetology Education Center is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from P B Cosmetology Education Center take out $7,694 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $83, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #8, Empire Beauty School-Union did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Union is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Union.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Union take out an average of $12,856 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $79, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #9, Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Cherry Hill, Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill take out $11,800 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $72.

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Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield, Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield accumulate an average of around $12,856 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $79, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 5,055
Pennsylvania 3,378
Maryland 1,103
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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 21 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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