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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,843 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Colorado 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.
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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Denver to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Colorado. Aveda Institute - Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
Of the 153 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Denver, 7% are male and 93% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Denver carry an average student debt load of $10,441. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $89, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 29 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Emily Griffith Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Emily Griffith is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Denver.
Of the 149 students majoring in cosmetology at Emily Griffith, 34% are male and 66% are female.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 25% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs accumulate an average of around $10,247 in student debt.
The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Denver helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.
Of the 86 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Denver, 2% are male and 98% are female.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Denver take out $11,382 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Denver
Out of the 29 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Intellitec College - Grand Junction landed the # 5 spot on the list. Intellitec College - Grand Junction is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Grand Junction.
Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.
Out of the 29 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, International Salon and Spa Academy landed the # 5 spot on the list. International Salon and Spa Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
Of the 55 students majoring in cosmetology at International Salon and Spa Academy, 35% are male and 65% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at International Salon and Spa Academy accumulate an average of around $6,817 in student debt.
Pickens Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Pickens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Aurora.
Of the 15 students majoring in cosmetology at Pickens Technical College, 7% are male and 93% are female.
Xenon International Academy-Denver landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.
Of the 50 students majoring in cosmetology at Xenon International School of Hair Design, 8% are male and 92% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Xenon International School of Hair Design carry an average student debt load of $7,167.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
About 88% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 13% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs carry an average student debt load of $12,799. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $108.
IBMC College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. IBMC is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fort Collins.
About 93% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 7% are male.
On average, cosmetology graduates from IBMC take out $8,428 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 $81.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 2,876 |
| Idaho | 1,174 |
| Montana | 184 |
| Wyoming | 65 |
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.