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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Massachusetts. In total, 1,771 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Massachusetts.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

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 Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Massachusetts to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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 analysis found Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Worcester, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester accumulate an average of around $8,112 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $119, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Hair Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. New England Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Malden.

Of the 103 students majoring in cosmetology at New England Hair Academy, 52% are male and 48% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Woburn.

Of the 107 students majoring in cosmetology at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, 2% are male and 98% are female.

Cosmetology majors at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics take out an average of $5,796 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Report

#4

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

Out of the 21 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Rob Roy Academy-Worcester landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Rob Roy Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 35% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $62.

Full Cosmetology at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Empire Beauty School-Boston helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Massachusetts. Empire Beauty School-Boston is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Boston 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.

Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Boston Report

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

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Malden take out $11,517 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 $80.

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Massachusetts School of Barbering landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Massachusetts School of Barbering is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Quincy.

Women make up 25% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Massachusetts School of Barbering take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,289.

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#8

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

Fall River, MA

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River 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. Rob Roy Academy-Fall River is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Fall River.

About 54% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 46% are male.

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#9

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology

West Springfield, MA

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of West Springfield, DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lowell.

Women make up 87% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Maine 352
Connecticut 542
Rhode Island 181
New Hampshire 393
Vermont 52

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

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 21 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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