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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

34 Colleges
$0 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,653 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Cosmetology is the #248 most popular major in Ohio with 15 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

The Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for cosmetology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for cosmetology majors pursuing a .

Top 25 Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality in Cosmetology

$17,919 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Remington College - Cleveland Campus to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Cleveland.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Remington College - Cleveland Campus are $17,919 per year. After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Remington College - Cleveland Campus carry an average student debtload of $14,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $48.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend National Beauty College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Canton, National Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at National Beauty College take out is $14,750.

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The excellent programs at Salon Institute-Toledo Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Toledo, Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Salon Institute-Toledo Campus take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Columbus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Aveda Institute - Columbus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Columbus take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.

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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance landed the # 2 spot on the list. Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Alliance.

Cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance take out an average of $10,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Heath.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath accumulate an average of around $10,681 in student debt.

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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Columbus take out is $14,210. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.

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The excellent programs at Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of CANAL WINCHESTER.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester carry an average student debtload of $12,000.

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#2

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

The excellent programs at LaBarberia Institute of Hair helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. LaBarberia Institute of Hair is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Mayfield Hts.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from LaBarberia Institute of Hair carry an average student debtload of $20,000.

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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Twinsburg.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland take out $14,282 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton landed the # 2 spot on the list. Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Dayton.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton take out $13,503 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $73, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Warren County Career Center is a great value for cosmetology students. Warren County Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Lebanon.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor is a great value for cosmetology students. Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mentor.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

The Spa School

Columbus, OH

The excellent programs at The Spa School helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. Located in the large city of Columbus, The Spa School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from The Spa School carry an average student debtload of $8,791. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a great value for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cincinnati.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati carry an average student debtload of $16,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $93.

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#2

Casal Aveda Institute

Austintown, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Casal Aveda Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Austintown, Casal Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Casal Aveda Institute take out $10,472 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy take out is $15,916.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elite School of Cosmetology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Norwalk, Elite School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Elite School of Cosmetology take out $13,167 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Toledo helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Sylvania, Paul Mitchell the School Toledo is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Toledo take out $16,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $93.

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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles landed the # 2 spot on the list. Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Niles.

Cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Strongsville, Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati take out is $9,830. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $117.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Brunswick, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Ohio State Beauty Academy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Ohio. OSBA is a small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Lima.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at OSBA take out is $10,000.

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#2

Inner State Beauty School

Lyndhurst, OH

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Inner State Beauty School is a great value for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Lyndhurst, Inner State Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Inner State Beauty School accumulate an average of around $6,477 in student debt.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Ohio award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 6
Illinois 19
Indiana 8
Wisconsin 6

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
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Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 34 schools only.

  • 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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