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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 131 schools in the Southwest Region 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 the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Austin the best school in the Southwest Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Austin, Paul Mitchell the School Austin is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Austin accumulate an average of around $10,270 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $73, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Irving, Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving take out $6,044 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $67, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Penrose Academy helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southwest Region . Penrose Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Scottsdale.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Penrose Academy accumulate an average of around $7,182 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $120.
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Out of the 131 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Avenue Five Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Austin, Avenue Five Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Avenue Five Institute accumulate an average of around $7,741 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Austin, Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,741. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.
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Studio Academy of Beauty 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. Studio Academy of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chandler.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Studio Academy of Beauty take out $6,529 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $47.
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Aveda Institute - Tucson landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute - Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.
Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Tucson take out an average of $8,710 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 $91.
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Plano, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano accumulate an average of around $12,360 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $126.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Lewisville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. TSPA - Lewisville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lewisville.
Cosmetology majors at TSPA - Lewisville take out an average of $9,179 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Empire Beauty School-Avondale landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Avondale, Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Avondale take out an average of $11,894 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 $91.
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Paul Mitchell the School Webster did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Webster, Paul Mitchell the School Webster is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Webster carry an average student debtload of $12,715. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.
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Exposito School of Hair Design ranked #12 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Exposito School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Amarillo.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Exposito School of Hair Design carry an average student debtload of $8,742.
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Diamonds Cosmetology College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Diamonds Cosmetology College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Sherman.
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Paul Mitchell the School Arlington came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Arlington, Paul Mitchell the School Arlington is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Arlington take out $9,535 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.
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With a ranking of #15, Aveda Institute - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Phoenix carry an average student debtload of $8,710. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $91.
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Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Lubbock.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $4,961.
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Paul Mitchell the School Tulsa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Paul Mitchell the School Tulsa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Tulsa take out an average of $10,628 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Charles and Sues School of Hair Design ranked #18 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the small city of Bryan, Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Aveda Institute - San Antonio landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute - San Antonio is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - San Antonio accumulate an average of around $8,667 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $93.
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Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 21 | Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 22 | Baldwin Beauty School - South Austin | Austin, TX |
| 23 | Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology | San Marcos, TX |
| 24 | Empire Beauty School-Tucson | Tucson, AZ |
| 25 | Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo | San Angelo, TX |
| 26 | Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene | Abilene, TX |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,673 |
| Texas | 10,777 |
| Oklahoma | 1,553 |
| New Mexico | 956 |
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 Related Majors
| 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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