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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

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.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 59 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Medspa Academies

South Jordan, UT

Our analysis found Medspa Academies to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . National Institute of Medical Aesthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Jordan.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at National Institute of Medical Aesthetics accumulate an average of around $12,750 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Medspa Academies Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Denver is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Denver, Aveda Institute - Denver is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Denver take out an average of $15,359 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Denver

Out of the 59 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Acaydia School of Aesthetics landed the # 3 spot on the list. Acaydia School of Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Acaydia School of Aesthetics take out $10,191 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Denver. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Denver take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,047.

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#5

Mandalyn Academy

American Fork, UT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mandalyn Academy. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large suburb of American Fork, Mandalyn Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Mandalyn Academy accumulate an average of around $11,299 in student debt.

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#6

The Barber School

Midvale, UT

The Barber School landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. The Barber School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Midvale.

Full Cosmetology at The Barber School Report

Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,027.

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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo take out an average of $12,414 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#9

Collectiv Academy

Midvale, UT

Collectiv Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Collectiv Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Midvale.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Collectiv Academy

Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Jordan.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan take out $12,414 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 15
Utah 21
Wyoming 22

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

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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