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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,843 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Colorado 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 Colorado
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Denver to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Colorado. Aveda Institute - Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Denver take out an average of $10,441 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $89, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Denver take out $11,382 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,247.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westminster.
Out of the 19 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, TSPA - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Colorado Springs accumulate an average of around $7,889 in student debt.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,799. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $108.
Pickens Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Pickens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Aurora.
Empire Beauty School-Thornton came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the large suburb of Thornton, Empire Beauty School-Thornton is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Thornton take out $11,800 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $72, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #9, Xenon International Academy-Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Xenon International School of Hair Design carry an average student debtload of $7,167.
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International Salon and Spa Academy came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. International Salon and Spa Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from International Salon and Spa Academy carry an average student debtload of $6,817.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Utah | 2,876 |
Idaho | 1,174 |
Montana | 184 |
Wyoming | 65 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 19 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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