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Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

18 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Oregon. In total, 1,020 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Oregon.

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Portland to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 9% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Portland take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,880. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $83.

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#2

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR

Out of the 18 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Phagans School of Hair Design landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 81 students majoring in cosmetology at Phagans School of Hair Design, 4% are male and 96% are female.

Cosmetology majors at Phagans School of Hair Design take out an average of $8,215 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 17% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from NWC Eugene carry an average student debt load of $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Out of the 18 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Summit Salon Academy - Portland landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Tigard, Summit Salon Academy Portland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Portland accumulate an average of around $13,336 in student debt.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. NWC Medford is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Medford.

Women make up 80% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from NWC Medford carry an average student debt load of $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Bend.

About 89% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 11% are male.

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Johnny Matthew’s Hairdressing Training School came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the midsize city of Salem, Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. NWC Tualatin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tualatin.

Of the 8 students majoring in cosmetology at NWC Tualatin, 13% are male and 88% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from NWC Tualatin take out $10,852 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 $75.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in cosmetology at NWC Beaverton, 41% are male and 59% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from NWC Beaverton carry an average student debt load of $10,852. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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College of Hair Design Careers ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Hair Design Careers is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Salem.

Of the 19 students majoring in cosmetology at Hair Design Careers, 11% are male and 89% are female.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
Nevada 1,575
Hawaii 183

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

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

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 18 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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