2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked #229 in the country. In fact 107,895 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in the New England Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in the New England Region . Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woburn.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics carry an average student debtload of $7,625.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Medford, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy carry an average student debtload of $6,333.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend O’Briens Aveda Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Williston, O'Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at O'Briens Aveda Institute accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.
Out of the 37 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Spa Tech Institute-Westboro landed the # 4 spot on the list. Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Westboro.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Spa Tech Institute-Westboro accumulate an average of around $6,333 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $62, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region list. Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Plymouth.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth carry an average student debtload of $6,333. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $62, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester 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 midsize city of Worcester, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester accumulate an average of around $10,662 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 $129.
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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Westbrook.
Cosmetology majors at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook take out an average of $6,333 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $62, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
International Institute of Cosmetology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the large suburb of Wethersfield, International Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at International Institute of Cosmetology accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $102.
Read full report on Cosmetology at International Institute of Cosmetology
New England Hair Academy landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. New England Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Malden.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at New England Hair Academy take out is $8,115.
Continental Academie of Hair Design, Hudson ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region list. Continental Academie of Hair Design, Hudson is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Hudson.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Continental Academie of Hair Design, Hudson carry an average student debtload of $12,624.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
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Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Cosmetology
| 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 25 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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