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Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in New Jersey with 2,419 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey.

#1

Parisian Beauty School

Hackensack, NJ

Our 2023 rankings named Parisian Beauty School the most popular school in New Jersey for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Hackensack, Parisian Beauty Academy 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.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Parisian Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $8,436 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

Full Cosmetology at Parisian Beauty School Report

#2

Total Image Beauty Academy

Union City, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Total Image Beauty Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Total Image Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Union City.

Of the 181 students majoring in cosmetology at Total Image Beauty Academy, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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#3

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

Out of the 25 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Innovate Salon Academy landed the # 3 spot on the list. Innovate Salon Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of South Plainfield.

Of the 98 students majoring in cosmetology at Innovate Salon Academy, 28% are male and 72% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Innovate Salon Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $6,886.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Voorhees, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness 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 Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness accumulate an average of around $6,182 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 $107.

Full Cosmetology at Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West New York.

Of the 56 students majoring in cosmetology at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York, 21% are male and 79% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York carry an average student debt load of $7,368. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $59, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York

#6

Artistic Academy of Hair Design

Morris Plains, NJ

Artistic Academy of Hair Design 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 suburb of Morris Plains, Artistic Academy 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.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Artistic Academy accumulate an average of around $5,610 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $69, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

Of the 53 students majoring in cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Union, 6% are male and 94% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Union carry an average student debt load of $12,856. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $79, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing 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 #8 on the list. Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ewing.

About 66% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 34% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $6,886.

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With a ranking of #8, Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Cherry Hill, Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill, 7% are male and 93% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill accumulate an average of around $11,800 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 $72.

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#8

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Shore Beauty School came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Shore Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Egg Harbor Township.

Women make up 71% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $42.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Shore Beauty School

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 5,055
Pennsylvania 3,378
Maryland 1,103
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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 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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