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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States 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.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
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 the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 69 schools in the Plains States 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.
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.
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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 25 Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Johnson County Community College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Plains States Region . JCCC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JCCC are $5,472 per year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at JCCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,515.
Out of the 69 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Saint Paul College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Saint Paul College accumulate an average of around $9,702 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Saint Paul College also did well on our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Out of the 69 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
LATI undergraduate students pay an average of $6,718 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, LATI is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ridgewater College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ridgewater College are $6,114 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Kansas City.
Kansas City Kansas Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,244 in tuition and fees each year. On average, cosmetology graduates from Kansas City Kansas Community College take out $5,046 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Xenon International Academy-Omaha ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Xenon International School of hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Xenon International School of hair Design take out an average of $10,041 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Xenon International Academy-Omaha
With a ranking of #6, Aveda Institute - Minneapolis did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Minneapolis take out an average of $7,507 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 $131.
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Raymore.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore carry an average student debtload of $11,287.
Full Cosmetology at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore Report
With a ranking of #6, Hays Academy of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hays Academy of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Hays.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Hays Academy of Hair Design take out $10,032 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Hays Academy of Hair Design
Z Hair Academy ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Z Hair Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Z Hair Academy take out $12,568 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 $90.
With a ranking of #6, Missouri College of Cosmetology North did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Missouri College of Cosmetology North is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Missouri College of Cosmetology North take out $7,837 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Cosmetology at Missouri College of Cosmetology North Report
With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $109, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park
Eric Fisher Academy landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Wichita, Eric Fisher Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Eric Fisher Academy take out an average of $9,440 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 $103.
La James International College-Davenport came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, La James International College-Davenport is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at La James International College-Davenport accumulate an average of around $9,117 in student debt.
Full Cosmetology at La James International College-Davenport Report
Neosho Beauty College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Neosho, Neosho Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Capri College, Dubuque came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Capri College, Dubuque is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Capri College, Dubuque carry an average student debtload of $9,226. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Wichita did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Wichita, Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Stewart School came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls, Stewart School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Stewart School take out an average of $6,982 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Paul Mitchell the School St Louis landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School St Louis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St. Louis.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $139.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School St Louis
City Pointe Beauty Academy came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. City Pointe Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Webb City.
The Hair 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. The Hair Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Bismarck.
Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Spring Lake Park.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,856. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $79.
Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park Report
With a ranking of #6, Skin Institute did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Skin Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Skin Institute take out $6,965 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. TSPA - Fargo is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
Cosmetology majors at TSPA - Fargo take out an average of $13,299 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,184 |
| Missouri | 1,382 |
| Minnesota | 1,054 |
| South Dakota | 209 |
| Iowa | 685 |
| North Dakota | 203 |
| Nebraska | 441 |
Cosmetology Related Majors for Cosmetology
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
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 69 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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