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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington

19 Colleges
$17,014 Avg Salary
$10,880 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 152 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #98 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Washington to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Paroba College of Cosmetology to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Washington. Paroba College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Everett.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paroba College of Cosmetology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,021.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett accumulate an average of around $11,368 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Gary Manuel Aveda Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Washington. GMAI is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

Cosmetology majors at GMAI take out an average of $12,978 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Washington. Summit Salon Academy Tacoma is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Summit Salon Academy Tacoma take out $12,581 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#6

Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace, WA

With a ranking of #6, Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Gene Juarez Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy carry an average student debtload of $12,725. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $83, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Fosbre Academy of Hair Design came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the city of Olympia, Fosbre Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Fosbre Academy of Hair Design carry an average student debtload of $14,389.

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Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Vancouver.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,936. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.

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Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the large suburb of Federal Way, Gene Juarez Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy carry an average student debtload of $12,725. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $83, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology-Seattle landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Seattle, Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology-Seattle is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology-Seattle take out an average of $9,602 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $65, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
California 196
Oregon 11
Hawaii 20

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar 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 19 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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