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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 32 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for cosmetology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

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

Top 25 Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology

Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Toledo to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of Sylvania, Paul Mitchell the School Toledo is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Toledo take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,585. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $93.

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Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Columbus to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Columbus take out an average of $15,549 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 $97.

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Our 2023 rankings named Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Allstate Barber College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Allstate Barber College accumulate an average of around $8,947 in student debt.

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Our analysis found Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Brunswick, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick carry an average student debtload of $14,875.

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Our 2023 rankings named Gerbers Akron Beauty School the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Gerbers Akron Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Akron.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Gerbers Akron Beauty School take out $15,937 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton carry an average student debtload of $15,271. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $73, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Ohio State Beauty Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. OSBA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Lima.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at OSBA accumulate an average of around $11,821 in student debt.

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Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State College of Barber Styling the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbus.

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Our 2023 rankings named Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Cosmetology majors at Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy take out an average of $19,067 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cincinnati.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati carry an average student debtload of $18,585. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $93.

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Our analysis found Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath is a small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Heath.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,426.

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Our 2023 rankings named Elite School of Cosmetology the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the distant town of Norwalk, Elite School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Our analysis found Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mentor.

Cosmetology majors at Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor take out an average of $14,737 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $79, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Inner State Beauty School

Lyndhurst, OH

Our analysis found Inner State Beauty School to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Lyndhurst, Inner State Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Inner State Beauty School take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,061.

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Our 2023 rankings named Salon Institute-Toledo Campus the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Toledo, Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Salon Institute-Toledo Campus take out $14,761 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Alliance.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance carry an average student debtload of $13,162.

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Our 2023 rankings named Summit Salon Academy - Perrysburg the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Perrysburg, Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,979.

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Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Twinsburg.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,022. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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The Spa School

Columbus, OH

Our analysis found The Spa School to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, The Spa School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at The Spa School accumulate an average of around $12,221 in student debt. 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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Casal Aveda Institute

Austintown, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Casal Aveda Institute the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Austintown, Casal Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Casal Aveda Institute take out an average of $14,547 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

Our 2023 rankings named LaBarberia Institute of Hair the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. LaBarberia Institute of Hair is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mayfield Hts.

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Our analysis found Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of CANAL WINCHESTER.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester take out $13,515 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Warren County Career Center the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Warren County Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Lebanon.

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Our analysis found Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $20,697 in student debt.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy

Our 2023 rankings named Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman the best value school in Ohio for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Boardman, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman accumulate an average of around $14,446 in student debt.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Cosmetology students in the state of Ohio seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
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Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 32 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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