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Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in New York with 5,055 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 30 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for cosmetology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 New York Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology

Our 2023 rankings named Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Nanuet.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers accumulate an average of around $6,425 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 $75.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn carry an average student debtload of $10,456. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $42.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Manhattan carry an average student debtload of $10,456. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $42.

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Our analysis found The Salon Professional Academy - Tonawanda to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the suburb of Tonawanda, TSPA - Tonawanda is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Tonawanda take out $7,341 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $56.

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Our 2023 rankings named Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mattydale.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale take out $7,385 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $70.

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Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Western Suffolk BOCES the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Western Suffolk BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Northport.

Cosmetology majors at Western Suffolk BOCES take out an average of $4,661 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Grace International Beauty School the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Flushing, Grace International Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - New York the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - New York is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - New York carry an average student debtload of $6,768. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $107.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Rochester to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Empire Beauty School-Rochester is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Rochester accumulate an average of around $10,456 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $42.

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Our 2023 rankings named Aesthetic Science Institute the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aesthetic Science Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Latham.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aesthetic Science Institute carry an average student debtload of $4,856.

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Career School of NY

Staten Island, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Career School of NY the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Staten Island, Career School of NY is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Erie 1 BOCES the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of West Seneca, Erie 1 BOCES is a public school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Erie 1 BOCES take out $5,274 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Continental School of Beauty Culture, West Seneca the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of West Seneca, Continental School of Beauty Culture, West Seneca is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Continental School of Beauty Culture, West Seneca take out an average of $7,322 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $78, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester carry an average student debtload of $7,385. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $70.

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Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Peekskill the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Peekskill, Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Our analysis found Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the suburb of Hauppauge, Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge take out an average of $6,633 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $60, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Shear Ego International School of Hair Design the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $6,371 in student debt.

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Brittany Beauty Academy

Levittown, NY

Our analysis found Brittany Beauty Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Brittany Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Levittown.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Brittany Beauty Academy take out $7,159 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 $84.

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Empire Beauty School-Buffalo

Cheektowaga, NY

Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Buffalo to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Empire Beauty School-Buffalo is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Cheektowaga.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Buffalo take out an average of $11,307 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $77, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Staten Island.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC carry an average student debtload of $6,973. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $96.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Queens to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the large city of Astoria, Empire Beauty School-Queens is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Queens take out an average of $11,800 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $72.

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Our 2023 rankings named Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Elmira, Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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Midway Paris Beauty School

Ridgewood, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Midway Paris Beauty School the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Midway Paris Beauty School is a private for-profit school located in the large city of Ridgewood.

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Our 2023 rankings named New York Institute of Beauty the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. New York Institute of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Islandia.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at New York Institute of Beauty accumulate an average of around $5,124 in student debt.

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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 New York award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,378
New Jersey 2,419
Maryland 1,103
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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 30 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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