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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 3,404 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 56 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati the most popular school in Ohio 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.
Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati accumulate an average of around $9,479 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Ohio State College of Barber Styling helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of Columbus, Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 21% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
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Out of the 56 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati take out an average of $13,150 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Twinsburg, Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 93% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland take out $11,767 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 $99.
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Out of the 56 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 126 students majoring in cosmetology at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton, 1% are male and 99% are female.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,451. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.
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With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Columbus, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 87 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Columbus, 5% are male and 95% are female.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Columbus take out $12,163 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 $127.
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Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the fringe town of Alliance, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 6% are male.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,300.
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LaBarberia Institute of Hair ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Mayfield Hts, LaBarberia Institute of Hair is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 71 students majoring in cosmetology at LaBarberia Institute of Hair, 89% are male and 11% are female.
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Aveda Institute - Columbus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
Of the 79 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Columbus, 3% are male and 97% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Columbus take out an average of $8,040 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 $142.
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With a ranking of #10, Paul Mitchell the School Toledo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Toledo is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sylvania.
Of the 69 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Toledo, 4% are male and 96% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Toledo take out an average of $13,150 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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Request InformationBest Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Illinois | 3,922 |
Cosmetology Related Majors
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 27 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.
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