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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas

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$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 ranked 5th in Arkansas. In fact, 1,191 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

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 Arkansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School

North Little Rock, AR

Our 2023 rankings named Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School the best school in Arkansas for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of North Little Rock.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School take out $12,809 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 $95.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Arkansas. TSPA - North Little Rock is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sherwood.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - North Little Rock take out $8,278 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Designer Barber & Stylist School. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Designer Barber & Stylist School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Ft Smith.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Fayetteville.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas take out $11,724 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 20 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Career Academy of Hair Design landed the # 5 spot on the list. Career Academy of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springdale.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Career Academy of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $9,336 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Arthur’s Beauty College - Jonesboro landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Arthur's Beauty College - Jonesboro is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Jonesboro.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Arthur's Beauty College - Jonesboro accumulate an average of around $11,744 in student debt.

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#8

Hot Springs Beauty College

Hot Springs, AR

Hot Springs Beauty 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 #8 on the list. Hot Springs Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Hot Springs.

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Arthur’s Beauty College Inc - Fort Smith did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Arthur's Beauty College Inc - Fort Smith is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Fort Smith.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Arthur's Beauty College Inc - Fort Smith accumulate an average of around $11,744 in student debt.

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Arthur’s Beauty School Inc - Conway did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Conway, Arthur's Beauty School Inc - Conway is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Arthur's Beauty School Inc - Conway take out $10,070 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,516
Georgia 4,283
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
West Virginia 377
Louisiana 3,726
Virginia 1,085
Tennessee 2,270
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Mississippi 872

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 20 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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