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Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 3,404 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

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 Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Ohio 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 25 Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology

Our analysis found Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Allstate Barber College is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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Our analysis found Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Heath, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

On average, cosmetology graduates from OSBA take out $8,523 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State College of Barber Styling the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Columbus, Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Columbus to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Columbus carry an average student debtload of $8,040. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $142.

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Our 2023 rankings named Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Niles, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,529.

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Our 2023 rankings named Salon Institute-Toledo Campus the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Toledo.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Salon Institute-Toledo Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,953.

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Our 2023 rankings named Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,451. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Columbus carry an average student debtload of $12,163. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $127.

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Our 2023 rankings named Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Dayton.

Cosmetology majors at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton take out an average of $10,451 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 $74.

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Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Toledo the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Toledo is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Sylvania.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Toledo take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,150. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the suburb of CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester take out $9,733 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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

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Inner State Beauty School

Lyndhurst, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Inner State Beauty School the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Inner State Beauty School is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lyndhurst.

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Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,150. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.

Cosmetology majors at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy take out an average of $6,920 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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

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Our analysis found Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati carry an average student debtload of $9,479. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Mentor, Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,871. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $89, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Boardman.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman carry an average student debtload of $7,093.

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Our 2023 rankings named Summit Salon Academy - Perrysburg the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

Cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg take out an average of $8,051 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Elite School of Cosmetology the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Elite School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Norwalk.

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Our 2023 rankings named Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Alliance, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance take out $7,300 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Brunswick.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,529.

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LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

Our analysis found LaBarberia Institute of Hair to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of Mayfield Hts, LaBarberia Institute of Hair is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,766
Indiana 1,897
Wisconsin 1,320
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 32 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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