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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 2,041 degrees and certificates from a Washington school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 26 schools in Washington 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.

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Washington.

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 Washington. Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a 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.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,374. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, 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 Richland helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Washington. Located in the 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.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Richland take out $9,934 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Gene Juarez Academy is a fairly 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.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy carry an average student debt load of $10,645.

Full Cosmetology at Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way Report

Out of the 26 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Fosbre Academy of Hair Design landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Fosbre Academy of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $11,213 in student debt.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Washington. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Summit Salon Academy Tacoma is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Tacoma take out an average of $9,971 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#6

Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace, WA

With a ranking of #6, Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Gene Juarez Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mountlake Terrace.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy carry an average student debt load of $10,645.

Full Cosmetology at Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace Report

#8

Paul Mitchell the School Spokane

Spokane Valley, WA

Paul Mitchell the School Spokane ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Spokane Valley, Paul Mitchell the School Spokane is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 33% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Spokane accumulate an average of around $10,426 in student debt.

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Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Spokane, Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Cosmetology majors at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design take out an average of $10,422 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design Report

Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Victoria's academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Kennewick.

About 80% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 20% are male.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
California 10,294
Oregon 1,020
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

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 26 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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