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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in the United States with 14,178 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
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 Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 108 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Laurel Business Institute the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small suburb of Uniontown, LBI is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
LBI undergraduate students pay an average of $11,470 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from LBI carry an average student debtload of $10,973.
In addition to its great value ranking, LBI is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Washington, Penn Commercial is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Penn Commercial undergraduate students pay an average of $12,116 in tuition and fees each year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $129, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Laurel Technical Institute is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. LTI - Meadville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of MEADVILLE.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LTI - Meadville are $11,470 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at LTI - Meadville accumulate an average of around $9,320 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Laurel Technical Institute is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. LTI Sharon is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Hermitage.
LTI Sharon undergraduate students pay an average of $11,470 in tuition and fees each year. Cosmetology majors at LTI Sharon take out an average of $9,320 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Douglas Education Center is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Douglas Education Center is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Monessen.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Douglas Education Center are $18,350 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Douglas Education Center carry an average student debtload of $10,117.
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Empire Beauty School-Lancaster ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Empire Beauty School-Lancaster is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Lancaster carry an average student debtload of $11,904. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $80.
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Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York 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 suburb of West New York, Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York accumulate an average of around $7,368 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $59.
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Empire Beauty School-Reading landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Reading, Empire Beauty School-Reading is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Reading accumulate an average of around $11,517 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $80.
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Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology 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. Christine Valmy International School is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Pine Brook.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Christine Valmy International School take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $5,085.
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Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bloomfield.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,856. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $79.
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Barber School of Pittsburgh ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Barber School of Pittsburgh is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Barber School of Pittsburgh take out an average of $11,404 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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The Beauty Institute ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. The Beauty Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Whitehall.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $45, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester take out $7,385 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $70, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #6, Cutting Edge Academy did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cutting Edge Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Succasunna.
Cosmetology majors at Cutting Edge Academy take out an average of $8,706 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #6, Brittany Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Brittany Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Brittany Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $7,287 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $42, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Empire Beauty School-Union landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Union, Empire Beauty School-Union is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Union carry an average student debtload of $12,856. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $79.
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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,906. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $81.
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With a ranking of #6, Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Wyncote.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,517. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $80.
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With a ranking of #6, Monmouth County Vocational School District did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. MCVSD is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Freehold.
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Total Image Beauty Academy landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Union City, Total Image Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Continental School of Beauty Culture, West Seneca ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Continental School of Beauty Culture, West Seneca is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Seneca.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Continental School of Beauty Culture, West Seneca carry an average student debtload of $7,322. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $78.
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Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg 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 suburb of Harrisburg, Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,307. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $77.
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Empire Beauty School-Springfield landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Empire Beauty School-Springfield is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Springfield.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Springfield take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,904. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $80.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Washington, TSPA - Washington DC is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Washington DC take out $8,532 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Aesthetic Science Institute 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 suburb of Latham, Aesthetic Science Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Aesthetic Science Institute take out $4,856 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Request InformationBest Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 5,055 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,378 |
| New Jersey | 2,419 |
| Maryland | 1,103 |
| Delaware | 343 |
| District of Columbia | 160 |
Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Cosmetology Focus Areas
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 108 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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