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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

5 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 New Mexico with 956 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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

Top New Mexico Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology

Our analysis found Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New Mexico. Located in the suburb of Rio Rancho, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho take out $11,236 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 $79.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque carry an average student debtload of $11,236. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $79.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in New Mexico. Located in the remote town of Alamogordo, Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Olympian Academy of Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $10,860. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $52.

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#4

Aveda Institute - New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - New Mexico is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Aveda Institute - New Mexico is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - New Mexico accumulate an average of around $8,834 in student debt.

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Out of the 5 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe landed the # 5 spot on the list. Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Santa Fe.

Cosmetology majors at Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe take out an average of $9,386 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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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
Arizona 2,673
Texas 10,777
Oklahoma 1,553

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 5 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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