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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 393 degrees and certificates from a New Hampshire school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in New Hampshire 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 Hampshire

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

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Empire Beauty School-Hooksett. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in the suburb of Hooksett, Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Hooksett take out $8,788 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.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics - A Paul Mitchell Partner School helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in New Hampshire. Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Bedford.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Laconia is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the distant town of Laconia, Empire Beauty School-Laconia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Laconia take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,788. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $80.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Empire Beauty School-Somersworth. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Somersworth.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Somersworth take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,438. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $66, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Keene Beauty Academy

Keene, NH

Keene Beauty Academy came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Located in the town of Keene, Keene Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Keene Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,464.

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With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Portsmouth.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,771
Maine 352
Connecticut 542
Rhode Island 181
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 7 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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