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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

With 26 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #144 most popular major in Mississippi.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Corinth Academy of Cosmetology the best school in Mississippi for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Corinth, Corinth Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Corinth Academy of Cosmetology take out $14,737 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 17 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, The Academy of Hair Design Six landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, The Academy of Hair Design Six is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Academy of Hair Design - Pearl. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Academy of Hair Design - Pearl is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pearl.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Blue Cliff College - Gulfport. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the city of Gulfport, Blue Cliff College - Gulfport is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Gulfport take out $18,769 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $60, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, Mississippi Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Mississippi Institute accumulate an average of around $10,438 in student debt.

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Fosters Cosmetology College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Fosters Cosmetology College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Ripley.

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#7

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, MS

Delta Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the large suburb of Horn Lake, Delta Technical College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Delta Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,123.

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Academy of Hair Design - Jackson landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Academy of Hair Design - Jackson is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Academy of Hair Design - Jackson take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,044.

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With a ranking of #9, Academy of Hair Design - Grenada did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Grenada, Academy of Hair Design - Grenada is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Hair Design - Grenada take out $14,044 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Magnolia College of Cosmetology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Magnolia College of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Magnolia College of Cosmetology take out $14,474 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 193
South Carolina 0
Arkansas 1
Alabama 110

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 17 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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