2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 108 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs 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 the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Arrojo Cosmetology School the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. NA Enterprises LLC d is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at NA Enterprises LLC d accumulate an average of around $12,623 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 $112.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. The TEMPLE Annapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Annapolis.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $102.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at The Temple - A Paul Mitchell Partner School helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Frederick, The TEMPLE Frederick is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $102.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York Institute of Beauty is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Islandia, New York Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at New York Institute of Beauty take out an average of $8,912 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Institute - New York. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, Aveda Institute - New York is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - New York carry an average student debtload of $13,335. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $100.
Bella Capelli Academy landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Monroeville, Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school take out $11,453 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $103.
Innovate Salon Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of South Plainfield, Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Innovate Salon Academy accumulate an average of around $10,577 in student debt.
With a ranking of #8, Cutting Edge Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cutting Edge Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Succasunna.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Cutting Edge Academy take out $10,630 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Nanuet, Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers accumulate an average of around $10,262 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $66, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The Salon Professional Academy - Tonawanda came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. TSPA - Tonawanda is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tonawanda.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Tonawanda accumulate an average of around $13,167 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $52, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Aesthetic Science Institute ranked #11 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Latham, Aesthetic Science Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aesthetic Science Institute accumulate an average of around $9,970 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $63, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Monmouth County Vocational School District ranked #12 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. MCVSD is a small public school located in the suburb of Freehold.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at MCVSD take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,072.
With a ranking of #13, Empire Beauty School-Lebanon did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Lebanon is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Lebanon.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Lebanon take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,432. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $77, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Parisian Beauty School came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Parisian Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hackensack.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Parisian Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,156. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $72.
Metro Beauty Academy ranked #15 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Metro Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Allentown.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Metro Beauty Academy take out $14,242 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 $127.
Empire Beauty School-North Hills landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Empire Beauty School-North Hills is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh.
Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-North Hills take out an average of $15,432 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $77, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
Rank | College | Location |
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17 | Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing | Ewing, NJ |
18 | Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
19 | Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA |
20 | Delmarva Beauty Academy | Salisbury, MD |
21 | Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus | Paramus, NJ |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Pennsylvania | 60 |
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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.
Majors Similar to Cosmetology
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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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