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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Rhode Island

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Rhode Island

3 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 181 degrees and certificates from a Rhode Island school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

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

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 Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

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

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

Our 2023 rankings named Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston the best school in Rhode Island for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cranston.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston carry an average student debtload of $10,193. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $116.

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Out of the 3 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Warwick landed the # 2 spot on the list. Empire Beauty School-Warwick is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Warwick take out $11,894 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 $91.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cranston.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island accumulate an average of around $7,815 in student debt.

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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
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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