2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 107,895 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Plains States Region to see which basic certificate programs offered the best value experiences for cosmetology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.
Top 25 Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Saint Paul College the best value school in the Plains States Region for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ridgewater College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ridgewater College are $5,914 per year.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas City Kansas Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a small public school located in the city of Kansas City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kansas City Kansas Community College are $6,510 a year.
Full Cosmetology at Kansas City Kansas Community College Report
The excellent basic certificate programs at Xenon International Academy-Omaha helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Omaha, Xenon International School of hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Omaha, Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Stewart School is a great value for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Stewart School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Dimensions School of Hair Design. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. New Dimensions School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Joplin.
Full Cosmetology at New Dimensions School of Hair Design Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a great value for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Springfield, Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Springfield Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Black Hills Beauty College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Rapid City, Black Hills Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Black Hills Beauty College
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eric Fisher Academy landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, Eric Fisher Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Capri College, Dubuque. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Capri College, Dubuque is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hays Academy of Hair Design. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hays Academy of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Hays.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Hays Academy of Hair Design
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aveda Institute - Des Moines. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of West Des Moines, Aveda Institute - Des Moines is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, PCI Academy-Plymouth landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Plymouth, PCI Academy-Plymouth is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Hair Design - Springfield landed the # 4 spot on the list. Academy of Hair Design - Springfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Springfield
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend La James International College-Ft Dodge. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, La James International College-Ft Dodge is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Full Cosmetology at La James International College-Ft Dodge Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means La James International College-Cedar Falls is a great value for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, La James International College-Cedar Falls is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at La James International College-Cedar Falls
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hays Academy of Hair Design is a great value for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the town of Salina, Hays Academy of Hair Design - Salina Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Hays Academy of Hair Design
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend La James International College-Johnston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Johnston, La James International College-Johnston is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Full Cosmetology at La James International College-Johnston Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Hair Design-Downtown. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. College of Hair Design-Downtown is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln.
The excellent basic certificate programs at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in the Plains States Region . LaJames College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Mason City.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Neosho Beauty College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Neosho, Neosho Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend La James International College-Davenport. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, La James International College-Davenport is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at La James International College-Davenport
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a great value for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Jefferson City.
Full Cosmetology at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science Report
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Cosmetology students in the Plains States Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
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Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,184 |
| Missouri | 1,382 |
| Minnesota | 1,054 |
| South Dakota | 209 |
| Iowa | 685 |
| North Dakota | 203 |
| Nebraska | 441 |
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Cosmetology Related Majors for Cosmetology
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
Majors Similar to Cosmetology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 19,784 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,354 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 192 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 81 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 49 schools only.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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