2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 130 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Far Western US Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Cerritos College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cerritos College is a large public school located in the suburb of Norwalk.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cerritos College are $10,026 a year.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Citrus College is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Glendora.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Citrus College are $8,804 a year.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Golden West College is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Golden West College are $8,554 per year.
Out of the 130 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Los Angeles Trade Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College are $9,012 per year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Los Angeles Trade Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,193.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Riverside City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Riverside City College are $10,120 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Riverside City College carry an average student debtload of $15,743.
With a ranking of #6, San Diego City College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Diego City College are $8,512 a year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at San Diego City College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,037.
Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Victoria's academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Kennewick.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology
Flair Beauty College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Valencia, Flair Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Flair Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $11,496. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $70.
Professional Institute 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 #7 on the list. Professional Institute of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of El Monte.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Professional Institute of Beauty carry an average student debtload of $4,162.
North Adrian’s College of Beauty Inc ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Modesto, North Adrian's College of Beauty is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from North Adrian's College of Beauty carry an average student debtload of $12,783.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin take out $11,446 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 $78.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
With a ranking of #7, Milan Institute-Bakersfield did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Milan Institute-Bakersfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Bakersfield.
Cosmetology majors at Milan Institute-Bakersfield take out an average of $11,203 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $41, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Advance Beauty College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Garden Grove, Advance Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Advance Beauty College accumulate an average of around $11,025 in student debt.
With a ranking of #7, International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Read full report on Cosmetology at International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences
Blake Austin College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small suburb of Vacaville, Blake Austin College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Blake Austin College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,663. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $67.
Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas accumulate an average of around $9,889 in student debt.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas
Cosmo Beauty 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 #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, CBA is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Santa Monica, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica take out $14,580 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 $53.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica
Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Pasadena, Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena take out an average of $13,736 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 $87.
Phagans Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Corvallis, Phagans Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Phagans Beauty College take out an average of $15,683 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Career Academy of Beauty ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Garden Grove, Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Career Academy of Beauty carry an average student debtload of $9,222. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $44, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #7, Paroba College of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Paroba College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Paroba College of Cosmetology take out an average of $11,021 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
International School of Beauty Inc came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the small city of Palm Desert, International School of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from International School of Beauty carry an average student debtload of $8,770.
Read full report on Cosmetology at International School of Beauty Inc
Modern Beauty Academy landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Modern Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Oxnard.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Modern Beauty Academy take out $9,673 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
International Beauty Education Center ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. International Beauty Education Center is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Airway Heights.
On average, cosmetology graduates from International Beauty Education Center take out $11,647 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 2,041 |
| California | 10,294 |
| Oregon | 1,020 |
| Nevada | 1,575 |
| Hawaii | 183 |
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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
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 130 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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