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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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$0 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,014 Avg Salary

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Arizona 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.

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Studio Academy of Beauty the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Studio Academy of Beauty

Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Tucson to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Empire Beauty School-Tucson is a 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.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Tucson

#1

All Beauty College

Fort Mohave, AZ

Our analysis found All Beauty College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. 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 Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from All Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $12,966.

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Our 2023 rankings named Tucson College of Beauty the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tucson College of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Tucson College of Beauty take out $12,058 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Avondale to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. 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.

Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Avondale Report

Our 2023 rankings named Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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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Our 2023 rankings named Arizona Academy of Beauty - East the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Tucson, Arizona Academy of Beauty - East is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Arizona Academy of Beauty - East carry an average student debtload of $12,016.

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

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#1

All Beauty College

Kingman, AZ

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from All Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $12,966.

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Our 2023 rankings named Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Mesa.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa carry an average student debtload of $10,286. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa

Our analysis found TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in the large suburb of Scottsdale, TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy is a private for-profit school with a 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.

Full Cosmetology at TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy Report

#1

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

Our analysis found Penrose Academy to be the best value 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 college 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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#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 working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Lake Havasu City, Charles of Italy Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Charles of Italy Beauty College accumulate an average of around $10,007 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Charles of Italy Beauty College Report

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

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Chandler take out $16,093 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 $82.

Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Chandler Report

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Phoenix to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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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Our 2023 rankings named Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the 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.

Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix Report

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Tucson to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in the large 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.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Tucson

#1

All Beauty College

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named All Beauty College the best value school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. All Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Lake Havasu City.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from All Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $12,966.

Read full report on Cosmetology at All Beauty College

#1

Turning Point Beauty College

Casa Grande, AZ

Our analysis found Turning Point Beauty College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in the rural area of Casa Grande, Turning Point Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Turning Point Beauty College carry an average student debtload of $14,004.

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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 Undergraduate Certificate 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 19 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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