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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee

26 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 2nd in Tennessee. In fact, 2,270 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. 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.

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 Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Image Maker Beauty Institute

Hendersonville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Image Maker Beauty Institute the best school in Tennessee for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Hendersonville, Image Maker Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Salon Professional Academy - Nashville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. TSPA - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Nashville take out $10,254 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#4

Gould's Academy

Memphis, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gould’s Academy. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Gould's Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Gould's Academy accumulate an average of around $7,756 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $72.

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Out of the 26 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Memphis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Memphis is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Memphis take out $11,848 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,967. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis accumulate an average of around $11,307 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $77.

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Empire Beauty School-Jackson came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Empire Beauty School-Jackson is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Jackson take out $11,800 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 $72.

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Paul Mitchell the School Knoxville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Knoxville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

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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
Louisiana 3,726
Virginia 1,085
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 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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