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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Louisiana with 3,726 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 29 schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Louisiana. Located in the small suburb of Covington, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington carry an average student debtload of $9,238. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $88, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Opelousas School of Cosmetology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Opelousas.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Avery James School of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Avery James School of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Lake Charles.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Avery James School of Cosmetology accumulate an average of around $7,640 in student debt.

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#4

Denham Springs Beauty School

Denham Springs, LA

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Denham Springs Beauty School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Located in the large suburb of Denham Springs, Denham Springs Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Denham Springs Beauty School accumulate an average of around $9,298 in student debt.

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Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Baton Rouge, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,772. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $120.

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Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Metairie, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie carry an average student debtload of $12,432. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $104.

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Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge 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. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,432. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $104.

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Park Place Premier Barber School landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Park Place Premier Barber School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Park Place Premier Barber School take out an average of $13,995 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #9, Cosmetology Training Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, Cosmetology Training Center is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Cosmetology Training Center take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,644.

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#10

Celebrity Barber School

Monroe, LA

Celebrity Barber School came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in the small city of Monroe, Celebrity Barber School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Celebrity Barber School take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,734.

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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
Georgia 4,283
South Carolina 1,516
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
West Virginia 377
Virginia 1,085
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Tennessee 2,270
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 25 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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