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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee
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.
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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
Our analysis found Image Maker Beauty Institute to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Tennessee. Located in the suburb of Hendersonville, Image Maker Beauty Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at The Salon Professional Academy - Nashville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Tennessee. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gould’s Academy. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Gould's Academy is a fairly 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Memphis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Paul Mitchell the School Memphis is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.
With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro is a private for-profit college 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Empire Beauty School-Jackson is a small private for-profit school located in the small 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.
Paul Mitchell the School Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Paul Mitchell the School Knoxville is a 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 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Cosmetology
| 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).
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