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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,184 degrees and certificates from a Kansas school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

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 Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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.

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kansas.

#1

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

Our analysis found Eric Fisher Academy to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Kansas. Eric Fisher Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Wichita.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Eric Fisher Academy accumulate an average of around $9,440 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $103.

Full Cosmetology at Eric Fisher Academy Report

#2

Z Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Z Hair Academy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Kansas. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Z Hair Academy take out $12,568 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 $90.

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#3

Bellus Academy

Manhattan, KS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bellus Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Manhattan, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,559. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $99, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 22 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Wichita landed the # 4 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Wichita.

About 59% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 41% are male.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Kansas. Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.

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

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $109, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

Crave Beauty Academy 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Wichita, Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 93 students majoring in cosmetology at Crave Beauty Academy, 2% are male and 98% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Crave Beauty Academy carry an average student debt load of $9,398.

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Old Town Barber College - Wichita came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the city of Wichita, Old Town Barber College - Wichita is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 16% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 84% are male.

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#7

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy 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 #7 on the list. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park.

Cosmetology majors at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy take out an average of $8,410 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #9, Hays Academy of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Hays, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Hays Academy of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $10,032 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Hays Academy of Hair Design Report

#10

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

With a ranking of #10, Johnson County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at JCCC accumulate an average of around $7,515 in student debt.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Johnson County Community College

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,382
Minnesota 1,054
South Dakota 209
Iowa 685
North Dakota 203
Nebraska 441

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 22 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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