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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Arizona

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

21 Colleges
$0 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,393 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Cosmetology 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Arizona 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.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in Arizona

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

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Schools

#1

All Beauty College

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Our analysis found All Beauty College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. All Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Lake Havasu City.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from All Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $9,699.

Full Cosmetology at All Beauty College Report

Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix take out is $17,500.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix Report

#1

All Beauty College

Fort Mohave, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named All Beauty College the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the remote town of Fort Mohave, All Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from All Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $9,699.

Full Cosmetology at All Beauty College Report

Our 2023 rankings named Southwest Institute of Healing Arts the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. SWIHA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

Cosmetology majors at SWIHA take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $81, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Our analysis found Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Mesa.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa carry an average student debtload of $7,946. 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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Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Phoenix to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Phoenix take out $10,555 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Phoenix Report

Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Chandler to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Empire Beauty School-Chandler is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chandler.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Chandler accumulate an average of around $13,583 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $82.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Chandler

Our 2023 rankings named Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix take out $7,946 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

Full Cosmetology at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix Report

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Tucson to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, Aveda Institute - Tucson is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Tucson take out an average of $10,555 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Tucson

#1

All Beauty College

Kingman, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named All Beauty College the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the remote town of Kingman, All Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from All Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $9,699.

Read full report on Cosmetology at All Beauty College

Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Avondale the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Avondale.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Avondale take out is $14,194. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Avondale Report

#1

Charles of Italy Beauty College

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Charles of Italy Beauty College the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Lake Havasu City, Charles of Italy Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Charles of Italy Beauty College take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Charles of Italy Beauty College

#1

Turning Point Beauty College

Casa Grande, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Turning Point Beauty College the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the rural area of Casa Grande, Turning Point Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Turning Point Beauty College take out $13,525 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Cosmetology at Turning Point Beauty College Report

Our analysis found Tucson College of Beauty to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Tucson College of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Tucson College of Beauty take out $10,215 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Cosmetology at Tucson College of Beauty Report

#1

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Our analysis found Studio Academy of Beauty to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the large city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Studio Academy of Beauty accumulate an average of around $7,943 in student debt. 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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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Tucson to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Empire Beauty School-Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Tucson take out $13,583 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix accumulate an average of around $14,561 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.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix

#1

Pure Aesthetics

Tucson, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Pure Aesthetics the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Pure Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Pure Aesthetics accumulate an average of around $6,333 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Pure Aesthetics Report

Our 2023 rankings named Arizona Academy of Beauty - East the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Tucson, Arizona Academy of Beauty - East is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Arizona Academy of Beauty - East take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Our 2023 rankings named TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Scottsdale, TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy take out an average of $12,659 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $53.

Read full report on Cosmetology at TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy

#1

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

Our analysis found Penrose Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Penrose Academy carry an average student debtload of $8,898. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $98.

Full Cosmetology at Penrose Academy Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Arizona award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 159
New Mexico 34

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 21 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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