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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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 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 Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 59 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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.
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. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Rocky Mountains Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Pickens Technical College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . Pickens Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Aurora.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pickens Technical College are $8,830 per year.
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Out of the 59 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, IBMC College landed the # 2 spot on the list. IBMC is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fort Collins.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IBMC are $14,960 per year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at IBMC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,428. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
IBMC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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Out of the 59 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinidad State Junior College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Trinidad State Junior College are $8,360 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arapahoe Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Arapahoe Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,502 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Idaho State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . ISU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Pocatello.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ISU are $25,936 per year.
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Aveda Institute - Twin Falls 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. Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Twin Falls.
Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Twin Falls take out an average of $10,836 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #6, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Layton, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton take out $7,921 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Provo.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo take out $10,488 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Davis Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Tech is a public school with a small student population.
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Oliver Finley Academy of 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. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Boise.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology take out $8,698 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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Cheeks Beauty Academy-Cheyenne 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. Cheeks Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Cheyenne.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Cheeks Beauty Academy carry an average student debtload of $7,363.
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With a ranking of #6, Collectiv Academy did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Sandy, Collectiv Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Collectiv Academy take out $9,443 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #6, Aveda Institute - Provo did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Provo, Aveda Institute - Provo is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Provo take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,964.
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Xenon International Academy-Denver ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Aurora.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Xenon International School of Hair Design take out $7,167 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Paul Mitchell the School Boise ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Boise, Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Boise accumulate an average of around $10,102 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $73.
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Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Cedar City.
Cosmetology majors at Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City take out an average of $6,544 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Cameo College of Essential Beauty ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large suburb of Murray, Cameo College of Essential Beauty is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Cameo College of Essential Beauty accumulate an average of around $6,484 in student debt.
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Mandalyn Academy 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. Mandalyn Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of American Fork.
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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of West Jordan, Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan carry an average student debtload of $10,488.
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Acaydia School of Aesthetics landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Provo, Acaydia School of Aesthetics is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Acaydia School of Aesthetics take out an average of $8,128 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Skinworks School & Spa of Advanced Skincare is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, TSPA - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at TSPA - Colorado Springs take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,889.
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Empire Beauty School-Thornton ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the suburb of Thornton, Empire Beauty School-Thornton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Thornton accumulate an average of around $11,800 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $72.
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The Barber School 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 Midvale, The Barber School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at The Barber School take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,105.
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Montana Academy of Salons landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Montana Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Great Falls.
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Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,843 |
| Utah | 2,876 |
| Idaho | 1,174 |
| Montana | 184 |
| Wyoming | 65 |
Cosmetology Related Majors for Cosmetology
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
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 59 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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