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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts

13 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 Massachusetts. In total, 1,771 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Massachusetts.

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. 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.

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 Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics the best school in Massachusetts for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woburn.

Cosmetology majors at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics take out an average of $5,796 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Massachusetts. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester take out an average of $8,112 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $119, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New England Hair Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. New England Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Malden.

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#4

EINE Inc

Tewksbury, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means EINE Inc is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Electrology Institute of New England is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tewksbury.

Cosmetology majors at Electrology Institute of New England take out an average of $7,634 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 13 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Boston landed the # 5 spot on the list. Empire Beauty School-Boston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Boston carry an average student debtload of $11,307. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $77.

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Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lowell.

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With a ranking of #7, North Shore Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Massachusetts School of Barbering did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Massachusetts School of Barbering is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Quincy.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Massachusetts School of Barbering accumulate an average of around $7,289 in student debt.

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#9

Alexander Academy

Lunenburg, MA

Alexander Academy came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Alexander Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lunenburg.

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#10

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology

West Springfield, MA

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of West Springfield, DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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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
Maine 352
Connecticut 542
Rhode Island 181
New Hampshire 393
Vermont 52

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

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 13 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.

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