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Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana

2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana

35 Schools Ranked
$7,463 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

The Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 35 schools in Indiana to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
10,757 Total Awards
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Indiana. Ivy Tech Community College is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10,757 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ivy Tech Community College is $4,637. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,927. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate.

186 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 186 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Full Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis Report

171 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Indiana. Tricoci HLD is located in Highland, Indiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 171 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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106 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis is a very small private for-profit school situated in Carmel, Indiana. It awarded 106 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

Online courses are available at Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis Report

66 Total Awards

With a ranking of #7, The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Evansville, Indiana, and it awarded 66 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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636 Total Awards
$10,144 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 636 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at IUPUI is $10,144. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,582. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

IUPUI does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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113 Total Awards

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 113 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Summit Salon Academy - Anderson

Anderson, Indiana
49 Total Awards

With a ranking of #10, Summit Salon Academy - Anderson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Anderson, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 49 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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41 Total Awards

Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Tricoci Bloomington is a private for-profit institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 41 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington Report

#12

Ravenscroft Beauty College

Fort Wayne, Indiana
53 Total Awards

Ravenscroft Beauty College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 53 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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63 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Tricoci LAF is a very small private for-profit school situated in Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 63 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

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64 Total Awards

PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Clarksville, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville Report

#15

Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo

Kokomo, Indiana
32 Total Awards

Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Summit Salon Academy Kokomo is a very small private for-profit school situated in Kokomo, Indiana. It awarded 32 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy

Terre Haute, Indiana
54 Total Awards

With a ranking of #16, J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 54 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Full J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy Report

#17

Indiana Wellness College

Carmel, Indiana
53 Total Awards

Indiana Wellness College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Indiana Wellness College is a private for-profit institution located in Carmel, Indiana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 53 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#18

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
249 Total Awards
$6,654 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Vincennes University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Vincennes University is a fairly large public school located in Vincennes, Indiana that handed out 249 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $6,654 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vincennes University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,739. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Vincennes University. In fact, around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#19

Indiana University - Southeast

New Albany, Indiana
21 Total Awards
$7,941 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Indiana University - Southeast did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school situated in New Albany, Indiana. It awarded 21 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indiana University - Southeast is $7,941. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,301. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Online courses are available at Indiana University - Southeast, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#20

Indiana University - East

Richmond, Indiana
41 Total Awards
$7,941 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Indiana University - East did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Indiana University - East is a small public school located in Richmond, Indiana that handed out 41 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $7,941 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend IU East. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,301. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IU East. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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11 Total Awards

PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Richmond landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Richmond, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Richmond Report

#23

Don Roberts School of Hair Design

Schererville, Indiana
2 Total Awards

Don Roberts School of Hair Design came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Schererville, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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159 Total Awards

Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 159 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

Indiana Tech - CPS is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies Report

10 Total Awards

With a ranking of #25, Lil Lou’s Beauty and Barber College LLC did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Lil Lou’s Beauty and Barber College LLC is located in Gary, Indiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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