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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona

19 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 Arizona. In fact, 2,673 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

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The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Penrose Academy the best school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Penrose Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,182. 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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#2

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Out of the 19 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Studio Academy of Beauty landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Studio Academy of Beauty accumulate an average of around $6,529 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $47, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 19 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Tucson landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, Aveda Institute - Tucson is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Tucson carry an average student debtload of $8,710. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $91.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Empire Beauty School-Avondale helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Arizona. Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Avondale.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Avondale carry an average student debtload of $11,894. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $91.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Institute - Phoenix. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Tempe, Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Phoenix take out $8,710 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 $91.

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With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,791.

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

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Tucson take out $11,904 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Scottsdale, TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy carry an average student debtload of $12,669. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $89.

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Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix take out an average of $7,921 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 10,777
Oklahoma 1,553
New Mexico 956

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 19 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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