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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Pennsylvania. In total, 3,378 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Pennsylvania.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 42 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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

#1

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville, PA

Our analysis found Bella Capelli Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Monroeville, Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $114.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Empire Beauty School-Lebanon helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Pennsylvania. Empire Beauty School-Lebanon is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Lebanon.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Lebanon take out $11,307 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 $77.

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#3

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Metro Beauty Academy carry an average student debtload of $10,408. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $78, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-North Hills is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-North Hills is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-North Hills take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,307. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $77.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,307. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $77.

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Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Harrisburg, Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg take out an average of $11,307 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 $77.

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Empire Beauty School-Pottsville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the distant town of Pottsville, Empire Beauty School-Pottsville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Pottsville accumulate an average of around $11,894 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $91, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

The Beauty Institute

Whitehall, PA

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

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $45.

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With a ranking of #9, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

Cosmetology majors at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork take out an average of $4,854 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc 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 suburb of Feasterville, Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc carry an average student debtload of $9,773.

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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
New Jersey 2,419
Maryland 1,103
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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

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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