2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is the #211 most popular major in Arizona with 14 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Penrose Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in the large city of Scottsdale, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Penrose Academy take out $10,996 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $98.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Studio Academy of Beauty. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Studio Academy of Beauty take out an average of $11,225 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $43, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aveda Institute - Tucson. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Tucson, Aveda Institute - Tucson is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Tucson take out $12,231 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Empire Beauty School-Avondale. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Avondale take out $16,273 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Phoenix accumulate an average of around $12,231 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
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Empire Beauty School-Tucson 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. Empire Beauty School-Tucson is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Tucson accumulate an average of around $15,696 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the suburb of Scottsdale, TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,580. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $53.
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With a ranking of #9, Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix accumulate an average of around $16,822 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 $73.
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Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix take out an average of $10,286 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 $62.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 159 |
New Mexico | 34 |
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Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
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 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).
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