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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
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In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.
The Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 188 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .
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Our analysis found Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Everett.
Of the 225 students majoring in cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett, 4% are male and 96% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett take out an average of $8,374 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 $100.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Bellus Academy - Poway helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Bellus Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Poway.
Of the 198 students majoring in cosmetology at Bellus Academy, 9% are male and 91% are female.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,559. 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Temecula helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Paul Mitchell the School Temecula is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Temecula.
Of the 186 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Temecula, 10% are male and 90% are female.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Temecula take out $13,174 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $137.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.
Women make up 74% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa accumulate an average of around $7,815 in student debt.
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Out of the 188 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin accumulate an average of around $8,064 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 $69.
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Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Sherman Oaks, Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 156 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks, 22% are male and 78% are female.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,275. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $122.
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MTI College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 79% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Cosmetology majors at MTI College take out an average of $10,024 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.
Of the 156 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas, 11% are male and 89% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas accumulate an average of around $12,993 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $121.
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Bellus Academy - National City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Chula Vista, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 77% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,053. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $61.
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Bellus Academy - El Cajon did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Bellus Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of El Cajon.
Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,499. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $93, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 85 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento, 20% are male and 80% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento accumulate an average of around $9,180 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.
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With a ranking of #12, Paul Mitchell the School Richland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Richland, Paul Mitchell the School Richland is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 17% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Richland accumulate an average of around $9,934 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $103.
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Paul Mitchell the School San Diego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School San Diego is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.
Women make up 83% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School San Diego take out an average of $7,815 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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International School of Beauty Inc ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Palm Desert, International School of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 76% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 24% are male.
Cosmetology majors at International School of Beauty take out an average of $7,551 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #15, Federico Beauty Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Federico Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 22% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Federico Beauty Institute carry an average student debt load of $7,382. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.
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With a ranking of #16, Fullerton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 127 students majoring in cosmetology at Fullerton College, 9% are male and 91% are female.
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Cinta Aveda Institute came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Francisco, Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 20% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Cinta Aveda Institute carry an average student debt load of $8,775.
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Moler Barber College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Moler Barber College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Oakland.
Of the 118 students majoring in cosmetology at Moler Barber College, 62% are male and 38% are female.
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Paul Mitchell the School Reno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Reno is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Reno.
Women make up 81% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #19, Paul Mitchell the School Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Fresno is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.
Women make up 73% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
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Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Gene Juarez Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Federal Way.
About 96% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 4% are male.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy take out $10,645 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Fosbre Academy of Hair Design came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fosbre Academy of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Olympia.
About 99% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 1% are male.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Fosbre Academy of Hair Design take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,213.
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Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
Women make up 92% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas take out $8,409 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $89.
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Paul Mitchell the School Modesto came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, Paul Mitchell the School Modesto is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 85% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Modesto accumulate an average of around $7,849 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 18% are male.
Cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica take out an average of $12,669 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $89.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
Rank | College | Location |
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29 | Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma | Tacoma, WA |
30 | Lu Ross Academy | Ventura, CA |
30 | Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
32 | Advance Beauty College | Garden Grove, CA |
33 | School Removed | |
34 | Milan Institute-Clovis | Clovis, CA |
35 | Phagans School of Hair Design | Happy Valley, OR |
36 | Paul Mitchell the School Spokane | Spokane Valley, WA |
37 | Paul Mitchell the School Honolulu | Honolulu, HI |
37 | Associated Barber College of San Diego | San Diego, CA |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Washington | 2,041 |
California | 10,294 |
Oregon | 1,020 |
Nevada | 1,575 |
Hawaii | 183 |
Cosmetology Related Majors
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 25 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.