2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 131 schools in the Southwest 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
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Our 2023 rankings named Wharton County Junior College the best value school in the Southwest Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Wharton County Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,052 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Wharton County Junior College accumulate an average of around $6,801 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarendon College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Clarendon College is a small public school located in the remote area of Clarendon.
Clarendon College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,400 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Clarendon College accumulate an average of around $11,106 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Plains College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Plains College are $4,857 a year. Cosmetology majors at South Plains College take out an average of $12,593 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Jacinto Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Jacinto College are $5,040 a year. On average, cosmetology graduates from San Jacinto College take out $9,945 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Cosmetology at San Jacinto Community College
Out of the 131 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Howard College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Big Spring, Howard County Junior College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Howard County Junior College are $6,030 per year. Cosmetology majors at Howard County Junior College take out an average of $4,932 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Houston Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.
Houston Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees each year. On average, cosmetology graduates from Houston Community College take out $11,559 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
With a ranking of #7, College of the Mainland did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. COM is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Texas City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at COM are $3,873 a year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at COM accumulate an average of around $6,175 in student debt.
Lone Star College System landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Harris Montgomery are $6,456 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debtload of $7,074.
With a ranking of #9, Vernon College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Vernon Regional Junior College is a small public school located in the rural area of Vernon.
Vernon Regional Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,480 in tuition and fees each year. Cosmetology majors at Vernon Regional Junior College take out an average of $5,200 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
With a ranking of #10, Grayson College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grayson College are $5,692 a year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Grayson College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,776.
Kilgore College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Kilgore College is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kilgore.
Kilgore College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,256 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Kilgore College carry an average student debtload of $8,702.
Weatherford College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Weatherford College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Weatherford College are $8,610 a year. Cosmetology majors at Weatherford College take out an average of $6,722 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
El Paso Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
El Paso Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,314 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Cosmetology at El Paso Community College
Navarro College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Navarro College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Corsicana.
Navarro College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,368 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #15, Southeast Texas Career Institute did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southeast Texas Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Silsbee.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Southeast Texas Career Institute carry an average student debtload of $6,289.
Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,921. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $80.
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Diamonds Cosmetology College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Diamonds Cosmetology College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Sherman.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Diamonds Cosmetology College
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Ogle School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Ogle School carry an average student debtload of $8,145. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $81.
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With a ranking of #15, UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Advanced Barber College and Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the suburb of Weslaco, Advanced Barber College and Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Southern School of Beauty Inc ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern School of Beauty Inc is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Durant.
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With a ranking of #15, Tucson College of Beauty did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Tucson, Tucson College of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Tucson College of Beauty accumulate an average of around $7,735 in student debt.
Penrose Academy landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Penrose Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Scottsdale.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Penrose Academy accumulate an average of around $7,182 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $120.
Fort Worth Beauty School ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Benbrook, Fort Worth Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
All Beauty College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the small city of Lake Havasu City, All Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at All Beauty College accumulate an average of around $9,529 in student debt.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,673 |
| Texas | 10,777 |
| Oklahoma | 1,553 |
| New Mexico | 956 |
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 Related Majors
| 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 131 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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