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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida

113 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 Florida. In total, 10,801 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Florida.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 113 schools in Florida 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Tallahassee to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Florida. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 94% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Tallahassee carry an average student debt load of $8,005. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $80.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Celebrity School of Beauty. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Celebrity School of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami.

About 79% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 21% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Celebrity School of Beauty take out $6,576 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $33.

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Out of the 113 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - South Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Aveda Institute - South Florida is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Davie.

Of the 245 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - South Florida, 6% are male and 94% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - South Florida take out $8,031 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 $64.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at La Belle Beauty Academy helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Florida. Located in the suburb of Miami, La Belle Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 48 students majoring in cosmetology at La Belle Beauty Academy, 13% are male and 88% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from La Belle Beauty Academy take out $7,483 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at La Belle Beauty Academy Report

#5

Beauty Academy of South Florida

Hialeah Gardens, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Beauty Academy of South Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Beauty Academy of South Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hialeah Gardens.

Of the 85 students majoring in cosmetology at Beauty Academy of South Florida, 15% are male and 85% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Beauty Academy of South Florida carry an average student debt load of $6,669.

Full Cosmetology at Beauty Academy of South Florida Report

#6

Florida Barber Academy

Plantation, FL

Florida Barber Academy came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the suburb of Plantation, Florida Barber Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 54% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Paul Mitchell the School Tampa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the large suburb of Tampa, Paul Mitchell the School Tampa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 85% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Tampa take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,815.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Tampa Report

Paul Mitchell the School Orlando ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Paul Mitchell the School Orlando is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oviedo.

Of the 130 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Orlando, 18% are male and 82% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Orlando take out $7,815 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#9

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

With a ranking of #9, Daytona State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Daytona State College is a large public school located in the small city of Daytona Beach.

Of the 93 students majoring in cosmetology at Daytona State College, 15% are male and 85% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Daytona State College accumulate an average of around $6,794 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Daytona State College Report

Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 82 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville, 4% are male and 96% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville take out $11,987 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $94.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville Report

#11

Futura Career Institute

Hialeah, FL

Futura Career Institute ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in the large suburb of Hialeah, Futura Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 74 students majoring in cosmetology at Futura Career Institute, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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#12

Nouvelle Institute

Miami, FL

Nouvelle Institute landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Miami, Nouvelle Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 286 students majoring in cosmetology at Nouvelle Institute, 3% are male and 97% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Nouvelle Institute Report

#13

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 60 students majoring in cosmetology at Indian River State College, 23% are male and 77% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Indian River State College carry an average student debt load of $3,314.

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Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the city of West Palm Beach.

Of the 70 students majoring in cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach, 60% are male and 40% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach accumulate an average of around $7,342 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 $36.

Full Cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach Report

#15

Sunstate Academy

Clearwater, FL

Sunstate Academy landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Clearwater, Sunstate Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Sunstate Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,815. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $91, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#16

Sunstate Academy

Fort Myers, FL

Sunstate Academy ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in the small city of Fort Myers, Sunstate Academy FM is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 75 students majoring in cosmetology at Sunstate Academy FM, 13% are male and 87% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Sunstate Academy FM take out $8,143 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $47.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the state of Florida that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Florida award.

Rank College Location
17 Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland Parkland, FL
17 Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL
17 Sheridan Technical College Hollywood, FL
20 Summit Salon Academy - Tampa Tampa, FL
21 Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy Boynton Beach, FL
21 The Salon Professional Academy - Melbourne Melbourne, FL

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,283
South Carolina 1,516
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
West Virginia 377
Louisiana 3,726
Virginia 1,085
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Tennessee 2,270
Mississippi 872

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

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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