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Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Indiana

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Indiana

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,897 degrees and certificates from an Indiana school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

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 Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Indiana 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.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. TSPA - Evansville is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Evansville.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Evansville accumulate an average of around $10,262 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Merrillville, Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville take out an average of $10,844 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Don Roberts School of Hair Design to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Schererville, Don Roberts School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Rogers Academy of Hair Design the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Evansville, Rogers Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Ideal Beauty Academy

Jeffersonville, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ideal Beauty Academy the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Jeffersonville, Ideal Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Ideal Beauty Academy take out an average of $7,802 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne accumulate an average of around $10,691 in student debt.

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Our analysis found Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Highland, Tricoci HLD is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Tricoci HLD take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,864. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $88, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Summit Salon Academy - Anderson the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Summit Salon Academy Anderson is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Anderson.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Summit Salon Academy Anderson take out $9,940 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Bloomington, Tricoci Bloomington is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Tricoci Bloomington take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,085. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $106, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Lil Lou’s Beauty and Barber College LLC the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Gary, Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College LLC is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College LLC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,979.

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Our analysis found Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in the city of Kokomo, Summit Salon Academy Kokomo is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Summit Salon Academy Kokomo carry an average student debtload of $8,910.

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Our analysis found PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in the large suburb of Clarksville, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,472. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Kenny’s Academy of Barbering the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Kenny's Academy of Barbering is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Cosmetology majors at Kenny's Academy of Barbering take out an average of $14,048 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in the city of Lafayette, Tricoci LAF is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Tricoci LAF accumulate an average of around $8,271 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $114.

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Ravenscroft Beauty College

Fort Wayne, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ravenscroft Beauty College the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Ravenscroft Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Ravenscroft Beauty College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,845.

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Our analysis found J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Harrold Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Harrold Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,325.

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Our analysis found Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in the city of Carmel, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis take out $9,287 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $126, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Denmark College

Merrillville, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Denmark College the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Denmark College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Merrillville.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Denmark College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,291.

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Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis take out $9,941 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci INE take out $8,271 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 $114.

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Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Speedway the best value school in Indiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Speedway is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Speedway.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Speedway carry an average student debtload of $12,906. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,766
Wisconsin 1,320
Ohio 3,404
Illinois 3,922

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 23 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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