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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kentucky

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kentucky

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 ranked 9th in Kentucky. In fact, 1,003 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

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

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Louisville the best school in Kentucky for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Louisville, Paul Mitchell the School Louisville is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $109.

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Out of the 13 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Florence landed the # 2 spot on the list. Empire Beauty School-Florence is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Florence.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Florence accumulate an average of around $12,856 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $79, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Empire Beauty School-Dixie

Louisville, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Dixie is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Dixie is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Dixie take out an average of $11,800 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $72.

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

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Lexington take out $13,128 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $114.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Kentucky. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green accumulate an average of around $9,358 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $86.

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PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Glasgow 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. Located in the distant town of Glasgow, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown accumulate an average of around $10,456 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $42.

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American College of Barbering ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kentucky list. American College of Barbering is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at American College of Barbering accumulate an average of around $11,173 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Louisville, Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth take out $11,517 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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Barrett and Company School of Hair Design came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Barrett and Company School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Nicholasville.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Barrett and Company School of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,283
South Carolina 1,516
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
West Virginia 377
Louisiana 3,726
Virginia 1,085
Alabama 821
Tennessee 2,270
Mississippi 872

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 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.

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