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Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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$0 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,041 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Oregon. In total, 1,020 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Oregon.

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Oregon 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.

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.

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon

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

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Phagans School of Beauty to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Phagans School of Beauty is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Phagans School of Beauty carry an average student debtload of $9,458.

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Our analysis found Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. NWC Tualatin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tualatin.

On average, cosmetology graduates from NWC Tualatin take out $10,852 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 $75.

Full Cosmetology at Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin Report

Our 2023 rankings named Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology the best value school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Portland, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology take out $9,093 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas the best value school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, NWC Clackamas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at NWC Clackamas take out an average of $10,852 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 $75.

Full Cosmetology at Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas Report

Our 2023 rankings named Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty the best value school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Grants Pass.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty accumulate an average of around $9,334 in student debt.

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Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - Portland the best value school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Portland accumulate an average of around $9,880 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $83.

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Phagans Beauty College

Corvallis, OR

Our analysis found Phagans Beauty College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Located in the city of Corvallis, Phagans Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Summit Salon Academy - Portland the best value school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Tigard, Summit Salon Academy Portland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Portland accumulate an average of around $13,336 in student debt.

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Our 2023 rankings named Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton the best value school in Oregon for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at NWC Beaverton take out an average of $10,852 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 $75.

Full Cosmetology at Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton Report

Our analysis found Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. NWC Hillsboro is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Hillsboro.

Cosmetology majors at NWC Hillsboro take out an average of $10,852 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 $75.

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Our analysis found Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. NWC Medford is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Medford.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from NWC Medford carry an average student debtload of $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

Full Cosmetology at Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford Report

Our analysis found Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Located in the city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at NWC Eugene take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Our analysis found Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bend.

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#1

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR

Our analysis found Phagans School of Hair Design to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Phagans School of Hair Design take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,215.

Full Cosmetology at Phagans School of Hair Design Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Cosmetology students in the state of Oregon seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
Nevada 1,575
Hawaii 183

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

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

Majors Similar 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 14 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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