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Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

29 Colleges
$4,419 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,041 Avg Salary

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.

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 college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 per year.

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#2

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delgado Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Delgado Community College are $4,679 a 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.

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Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Remington College - Lafayette Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, Remington College - Lafayette Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Remington College - Lafayette Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $22,272 in in-state tuition and fees each 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.

Remington College - Lafayette Campus not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana list.

Full Cosmetology at Remington College - Lafayette Campus Report

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.

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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 small private for-profit school located in the 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.

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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 fairly 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.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette is a private for-profit college 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.

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#4

Denham Springs Beauty School

Denham Springs, LA

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.

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#4

Bos-Man's Barber College

Shreveport, LA

Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Bos-Man’s Barber College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bos-Man's Barber College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Shreveport.

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#4

Compass Career College

Hammond, LA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Compass Career College is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Compass Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a private for-profit college with a 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.

Full Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the medium-sized 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.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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.

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Out of the 29 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Blue Cliff College - Lafayette landed the # 4 spot on the list. Blue Cliff College - Lafayette is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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.

Full Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend My Le’s Beauty College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. My Le's Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Gretna.

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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 medium-sized 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.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Stevensons Academy of Hair Design 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 New Orleans, Stevensons Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Omega Institute of Cosmetology is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Houma, Omega Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Omega Institute of Cosmetology carry an average student debtload of $5,481.

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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 college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Guy’s Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of Shreveport, Guy's Academy Hair is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Guy's Academy Hair carry an average student debtload of $9,593.

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#4

Stage One-The Hair School

Lake Charles, LA

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Stage One-The Hair School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Stage One-The Hair School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small 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.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Celebrity Stylist Beauty School. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of Monroe, Celebrity Stylist Beauty School is a private for-profit school 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.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a great value for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Opelousas.

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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.

Rank College Location

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
South Carolina 1,516
Georgia 4,283
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
Virginia 1,085
West Virginia 377
Tennessee 2,270
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Mississippi 872

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

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

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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