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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

30 Colleges
$0 Avg Tuition & Fees*
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Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in New York to see which undergraduate certificate 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.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

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

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

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

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

Our analysis found Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the large suburb of Nanuet, Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers accumulate an average of around $10,262 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $66, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Brittany Beauty Academy

Brooklyn, NY

Our analysis found Brittany Beauty Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Brittany Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Brittany Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,461.

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Career School of NY

Staten Island, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Career School of NY the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Career School of NY is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Staten Island.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Career School of NY carry an average student debtload of $10,738.

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Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, NY

Our analysis found Western Suffolk BOCES to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the suburb of Northport, Western Suffolk BOCES is a public college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Western Suffolk BOCES carry an average student debtload of $12,199.

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Brittany Beauty Academy

Levittown, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Brittany Beauty Academy the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Levittown, Brittany Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Brittany Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,918. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $51.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Queens to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Empire Beauty School-Queens is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Astoria.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Queens take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,382. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $65.

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Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - New York the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of New York, Aveda Institute - New York is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - New York carry an average student debtload of $13,335. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $100.

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Midway Paris Beauty School

Ridgewood, NY

Our analysis found Midway Paris Beauty School to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the city of Ridgewood, Midway Paris Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Brittany Beauty Academy the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Bronx, Brittany Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Brittany Beauty Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,918. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $51.

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Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Manhattan the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Manhattan is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Manhattan take out an average of $14,378 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $41.

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

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady take out an average of $10,526 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Empire Beauty School-Buffalo

Cheektowaga, NY

Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Buffalo to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the small city of Cheektowaga, Empire Beauty School-Buffalo is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Buffalo take out $15,432 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $77, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Aesthetic Science Institute the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Latham, Aesthetic Science Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aesthetic Science Institute accumulate an average of around $9,970 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $63, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Staten Island, Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics NYC take out $8,105 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $92, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Peekskill to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Peekskill.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Peekskill carry an average student debtload of $10,891.

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Our 2023 rankings named Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hauppauge.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge take out $10,131 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 $54.

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Our 2023 rankings named Grace International Beauty School the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Grace International Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Flushing.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Grace International Beauty School take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $3,745.

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Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Erie 1 BOCES the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Erie 1 BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of West Seneca.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Erie 1 BOCES carry an average student debtload of $11,742.

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Our analysis found Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the large suburb of Liverpool, Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is a public college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES take out $10,304 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Rochester the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Rochester is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Rochester accumulate an average of around $14,378 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $41.

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Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn the best value school in New York for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn take out $14,378 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $41.

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Our analysis found Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester take out $13,000 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $53, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead.

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Our analysis found Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Elmira.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Greater Southern Tier BOCES take out $14,001 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found The Salon Professional Academy - Tonawanda to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. TSPA - Tonawanda is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tonawanda.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Tonawanda accumulate an average of around $13,167 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $52, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Honorable Mentions

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

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 60

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 30 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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