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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York

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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 York with 5,055 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

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 New York ranking. This report analyzed 38 schools in New York 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Manhattan the most popular school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of New York, Empire Beauty School-Manhattan is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 193 students majoring in cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Manhattan, 8% are male and 92% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Manhattan carry an average student debt load of $10,456. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $42.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Hauppauge, Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge carry an average student debt load of $6,633. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $60, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in New York. Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Nanuet.

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 Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers carry an average student debt load of $6,425. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $75.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Arrojo Cosmetology School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, NA Enterprises LLC d is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 16% are male.

Cosmetology majors at NA Enterprises LLC d take out an average of $7,959 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 $124.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in New York. Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Mattydale.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale carry an average student debt load of $7,385. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $70.

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Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

Of the 71 students majoring in cosmetology at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester, 1% are male and 99% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester accumulate an average of around $7,385 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 $70.

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Empire Beauty School-Queens 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 #7 on the list. Located in the city of Astoria, Empire Beauty School-Queens is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Queens take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,800. 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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Grace International Beauty School ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Flushing, Grace International Beauty School 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.

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Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady 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 #9 on the list. Located in the city of Schenectady, Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady carry an average student debt load of $6,909. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $95.

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#10

Aveda Institute - New York

New York, NY

Aveda Institute - New York landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute - New York is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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 Aveda Institute - New York accumulate an average of around $6,768 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.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,378
New Jersey 2,419
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

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 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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