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Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi

30 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 3rd in Mississippi. In fact, 872 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

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 Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in Mississippi 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

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Delta Technical College the most popular school in Mississippi for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Delta Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Horn Lake.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Delta Technical College accumulate an average of around $12,198 in student debt.

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#2

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hinds Community College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Raymond.

Of the 35 students majoring in cosmetology at Hinds Community College, 29% are male and 71% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Hinds Community College Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at East Mississippi Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Mississippi. EMCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Scooba.

Women make up 90% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from EMCC take out $5,521 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Read full report on Cosmetology at East Mississippi Community College

#5

Traxlers School of Hair

Jackson, MS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Traxlers School of Hair is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Traxlers School of Hair is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

Of the 30 students majoring in cosmetology at Traxlers School of Hair, 53% are male and 47% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Traxlers School of Hair Report

Academy of Hair Design - Jackson landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Jackson, Academy of Hair Design - Jackson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 26 students majoring in cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Jackson, 81% are male and 19% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Academy of Hair Design - Jackson accumulate an average of around $9,038 in student debt.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Jackson

#7

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, MS

With a ranking of #7, Chris Beauty College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Chris Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Gulfport.

Women make up 84% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Chris Beauty College

Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. NWCC is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Senatobia.

Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at NWCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $5,377.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Corinth Academy of Cosmetology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Corinth Academy of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Corinth.

Full Cosmetology at Corinth Academy of Cosmetology Report

With a ranking of #9, Blue Cliff College - Gulfport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Blue Cliff College - Gulfport is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Gulfport.

Of the 19 students majoring in cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Gulfport, 5% are male and 95% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Blue Cliff College - Gulfport accumulate an average of around $11,984 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $85.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,516
Georgia 4,283
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
Virginia 1,085
Louisiana 3,726
West Virginia 377
Tennessee 2,270
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003

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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