2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in Louisiana with 3,726 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. 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 Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in Louisiana 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. 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.
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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 25 Best Louisiana Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Louisiana Delta Community College the best value school in Louisiana for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LDCC are $4,159 a year.
Full Cosmetology at Louisiana Delta Community College Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Delgado Community College is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,679 per year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Delgado Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,482.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Delgado Community College
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Remington College - Lafayette Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, Remington College - Lafayette Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Remington College - Lafayette Campus are $22,272 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Remington College - Lafayette Campus accumulate an average of around $14,146 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 $66.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Remington College - Lafayette Campus is ranked #2 for overall quality for cosmetology in Louisiana.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Remington College - Lafayette Campus
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at My Le’s Beauty College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. My Le's Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Gretna.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Blue Cliff College - Metairie helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Metairie.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Metairie carry an average student debtload of $11,984. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Metairie
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Blue Cliff College - Alexandria is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Alexandria, Blue Cliff College - Alexandria is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Blue Cliff College - Alexandria take out an average of $11,984 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lafayette, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $99, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Denham Springs Beauty School. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the suburb of Denham Springs, Denham Springs Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Denham Springs Beauty School accumulate an average of around $9,298 in student debt.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bos-Man’s Barber College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Bos-Man's Barber College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Shreveport.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Compass Career College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Compass Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Baton Rouge, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,772. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $120.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge
Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Metairie, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie carry an average student debtload of $12,432. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $104.
Full Cosmetology at Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Shreveport.
Cosmetology majors at Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School take out an average of $7,668 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Blue Cliff College - Lafayette. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Blue Cliff College - Lafayette is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Lafayette.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Lafayette take out $11,984 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cosmetology Training Center. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, Cosmetology Training Center is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Cosmetology Training Center take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,644.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,432. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $104.
Full Cosmetology at Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stevensons Academy of Hair Design. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of New Orleans, Stevensons Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Stevensons Academy of Hair Design
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Avery James School of Cosmetology is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Avery James School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Lake Charles.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Avery James School of Cosmetology accumulate an average of around $7,640 in student debt.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Avery James School of Cosmetology
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Blue Cliff College - Houma. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Blue Cliff College - Houma is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Houma.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Houma carry an average student debtload of $11,984. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Omega Institute of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Located in the suburb of Houma, Omega Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Omega Institute of Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $5,481.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cloyd’s Beauty School 3 Inc. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Monroe, Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Guy’s Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of Shreveport, Guy's Academy Hair is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Guy's Academy Hair carry an average student debtload of $9,593.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Guy’s Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stage One-The Hair School. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Stage One-The Hair School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Lake Charles.
Cosmetology majors at Stage One-The Hair School take out an average of $9,951 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Celebrity Stylist Beauty School is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Monroe, Celebrity Stylist Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Celebrity Stylist Beauty School accumulate an average of around $9,734 in student debt.
Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Opelousas School of Cosmetology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Opelousas.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Opelousas School of Cosmetology
Honorable Mentions
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 Louisiana award.
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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 4,283 |
| South Carolina | 1,516 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| Florida | 10,801 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Alabama | 821 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
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 29 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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