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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine

3 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 Maine. In total, 352 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Maine.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Maine ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Maine 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 Maine

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top Maine Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology

Our 2023 rankings named Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook the best school in Maine for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook take out an average of $6,541 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 3 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Capilo School of Hair Design landed the # 2 spot on the list. Capilo School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Augusta.

Cosmetology majors at Capilo School of Hair Design take out an average of $8,229 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Maine is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Maine is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Maine accumulate an average of around $12,856 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,771
Connecticut 542
Rhode Island 181
New Hampshire 393
Vermont 52

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 3 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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