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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 10,294 degrees and certificates from a California school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 88 schools in California 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.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 25 Best California Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Cerritos College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in California. Cerritos College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.
Cerritos College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,364 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Citrus College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in California. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Glendora.
Citrus College undergraduate students pay an average of $1,198 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Riverside City College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Riverside City College are $1,420 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Riverside City College accumulate an average of around $7,129 in student debt.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College are $1,238 per year.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Golden West College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Golden West College are $1,190 a year.
San Diego City 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at San Diego City College are $1,144 a year.
Alhambra Beauty College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Alhambra Beauty College is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Alhambra.
With a ranking of #7, International College of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. International College of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Oakland.
Read full report on Cosmetology at International College of Cosmetology
Salon Success Academy - West Covina came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Salon Success Academy - West Covina is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Covina.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Salon Success Academy - West Covina accumulate an average of around $9,061 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $48, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #7, Waynes College of Beauty did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Waynes College of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Salinas.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Waynes College of Beauty accumulate an average of around $5,383 in student debt.
International School of Beauty Inc came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Palm Desert, International School of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from International School of Beauty take out $7,551 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Cosmetology at International School of Beauty Inc
Lyle’s College of Beauty came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Lyle's College of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.
Cosmetology majors at Lyle's College of Beauty take out an average of $9,342 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Elite Cosmetology School 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. Elite Cosmetology School is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of PALM DESERT.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Elite Cosmetology School carry an average student debtload of $10,620.
Lancaster Beauty School 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. Lancaster Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Lancaster Beauty School carry an average student debtload of $8,471.
Hoss Lee Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Roseville, Hoss Lee Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Salon Success Academy - Fontana landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Fontana, Salon Success Academy - Fontana is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Salon Success Academy - Fontana take out an average of $8,316 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $57, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Palace Beauty College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Palace Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Palace Beauty College take out $4,318 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
With a ranking of #7, Lu Ross Academy did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lu Ross Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Ventura.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Lu Ross Academy accumulate an average of around $7,318 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $69, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clovis.
California Hair Design Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. California Hair Design Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mesa.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at California Hair Design Academy accumulate an average of around $7,392 in student debt.
Read full report on Cosmetology at California Hair Design Academy
With a ranking of #7, Salon Success Academy - Corona did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Corona, Salon Success Academy - Corona is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Salon Success Academy - Corona take out $8,316 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $57, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Flair 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 suburb of Valencia, Flair Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Bellus Academy - El Cajon came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Bellus Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of El Cajon.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Bellus Academy carry an average student debtload of $8,499. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $93.
With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena take out $10,689 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 $106.
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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 2,041 |
| Oregon | 1,020 |
| Nevada | 1,575 |
| Hawaii | 183 |
Cosmetology Related Majors for Cosmetology
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
Most Popular Majors Related to Cosmetology
| 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 88 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.
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