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Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon

14 Colleges
$19,912 Avg Salary
$12,500 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Cosmetology is the #200 most popular major in Oregon with 11 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon

Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Portland to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the large city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Portland take out is $10,554. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.

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#2

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Phagans School of Hair Design. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Phagans School of Hair Design carry an average student debtload of $11,201.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Summit Salon Academy - Portland. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Tigard, Summit Salon Academy Portland is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Summit Salon Academy Portland take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford landed the # 4 spot on the list. NWC Medford is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Medford.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from NWC Medford carry an average student debtload of $12,733. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon list. NWC Tualatin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tualatin.

On average, cosmetology graduates from NWC Tualatin take out $12,733 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from NWC Eugene carry an average student debtload of $12,733. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at NWC Beaverton take out is $12,733. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, NWC Clackamas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at NWC Clackamas take out is $12,733. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon list. NWC Hillsboro is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Hillsboro.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at NWC Hillsboro accumulate an average of around $12,733 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 $60.

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With a ranking of #10, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Portland, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology take out is $10,250.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 196
Washington 152
Hawaii 20

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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