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Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado

29 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 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - Denver the most popular school in Colorado for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large 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.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Emily Griffith Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. Emily Griffith is a medium-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.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a 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.

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Out of the 29 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Denver landed the # 3 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a fairly 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.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Intellitec College - Grand Junction is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Intellitec College - Grand Junction is a small private for-profit school located in the small 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.

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#5

International Salon and Spa Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means International Salon and Spa Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. International Salon and Spa Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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.

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Pickens Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. 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.

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Xenon International Academy-Denver came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. 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.

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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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.

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#9

IBMC College

Fort Collins, CO

IBMC College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. IBMC is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize 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.

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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 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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