2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
The Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 224 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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.
2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
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Our 2023 rankings named Douglas J Aveda Institute the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 91% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 9% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Douglas J Aveda Institute carry an average student debt load of $8,662. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $122.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Chester.
Of the 134 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati, 3% are male and 97% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati carry an average student debt load of $9,479. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $129, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 224 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State College of Barber Styling landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Columbus, Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 135 students majoring in cosmetology at Ohio State College of Barber Styling, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati accumulate an average of around $13,150 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $103, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati Report
Out of the 224 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Twinsburg, Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 84 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland, 7% are male and 93% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland take out an average of $11,767 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $99.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland Report
Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis 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 small city of Carmel, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 86 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis, 1% are male and 99% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $9,287 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $126, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 99% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 1% are male.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton take out $10,451 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $74.
Full Cosmetology at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton Report
Paul Mitchell the School Columbus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Columbus, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Columbus take out an average of $12,163 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $127.
Paul Mitchell the School Michigan landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Sterling Heights, Paul Mitchell the School Michigan is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Michigan take out $7,815 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Michigan Report
Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 94% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,941.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis
With a ranking of #11, Cosmetology & Spa Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 124 students majoring in cosmetology at Cosmetology & Spa Academy, 22% are male and 78% are female.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Cosmetology & Spa Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,798.
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Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance 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 town of Alliance, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 94% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance take out $7,300 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
With a ranking of #13, Larry’s Barber College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Chicago, Larry's Barber College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 21% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 79% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Larry's Barber College carry an average student debt load of $4,269.
Twin City Beauty 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 #14 on the list. Twin City Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph.
About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $87, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #15, Paul Mitchell the School Chicago did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Chicago, Paul Mitchell the School Chicago is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 73 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Chicago, 8% are male and 92% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Chicago take out an average of $12,684 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 $117.
Empire Beauty School-Michigan 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 #16 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids, Empire Beauty School-Michigan is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 93% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 7% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Michigan carry an average student debt load of $11,307. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $77.
LaBarberia Institute of Hair 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 #17 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mayfield Hts, LaBarberia Institute of Hair is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 11% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 89% are male.
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Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne accumulate an average of around $10,691 in student debt.
Denmark 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 #19 on the list. Denmark College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Merrillville.
Women make up 32% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Denmark College take out $10,291 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Kentwood.
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 Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,089.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids Report
Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Farmington Hills.
Women make up 95% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $126, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills Report
Paul Mitchell the School Lombard ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Lombard, Paul Mitchell the School Lombard is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 6% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Lombard carry an average student debt load of $12,684. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $117.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Lombard
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Of the 51 students majoring in cosmetology at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 8% are male and 92% are female.
Cosmetology majors at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness take out an average of $8,467 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 $110.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Highland, Tricoci HLD is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 8% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci HLD carry an average student debt load of $8,864. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $88.
Aveda Institute - Columbus landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.
About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Columbus accumulate an average of around $8,040 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $142, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Columbus
Rest of the Top Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Northern Institute of Cosmetology | Lorain, OH |
| 35 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW | Chicago, IL |
| 36 | G Skin & Beauty Institute | Schaumburg, IL |
| 37 | University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | Springfield, IL |
| 37 | Rogers Academy of Hair Design | Evansville, IN |
| 37 | Paul Mitchell the School Bradley | Tinley Park, IL |
| 40 | Salon Institute-Toledo Campus | Toledo, OH |
| 40 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville | Urbana, IL |
| 42 | Pivot Point Academy | Bloomingdale, IL |
| 42 | Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville | Merrillville, IN |
| 42 | Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles | Niles, OH |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Ohio | 3,404 |
| Illinois | 3,922 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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