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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas

11 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,184 degrees and certificates from a Kansas school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

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. 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 Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Kansas 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 Kansas

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

Our analysis found Mitsu Sato Hair Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Kansas. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Mitsu Sato Hair Academy take out $8,410 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $109, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

Out of the 11 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Eric Fisher Academy landed the # 3 spot on the list. Eric Fisher Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Wichita.

Cosmetology majors at Eric Fisher Academy take out an average of $9,440 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 $103.

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#4

Z Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

Out of the 11 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Z Hair Academy landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Z Hair Academy take out $12,568 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 $90.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Wichita. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Wichita.

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#6

Bellus Academy

Manhattan, KS

Bellus 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Manhattan, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Bellus Academy carry an average student debtload of $9,559. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $99, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

With a ranking of #7, Crave Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Wichita, Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Crave Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $9,398 in student debt.

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Hays Academy of Hair Design landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the town of Hays, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Hays Academy of Hair Design take out $10,032 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #9, Kansas City Kansas Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Kansas City Kansas Community College take out $5,046 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Hays Academy of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Hays Academy of Hair Design - Salina Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Salina.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Hays Academy of Hair Design - Salina Campus carry an average student debtload of $10,032.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,382
Minnesota 1,054
South Dakota 209
Iowa 685
North Dakota 203
Nebraska 441

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 11 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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