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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Arizona

30 Colleges
$17,393 Avg Salary
$10,682 Avg Student Debt

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 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in Arizona to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges.

#1

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Studio Academy of Beauty the most popular school in Arizona for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Studio Academy of Beauty take out $7,943 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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#2

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Penrose Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix carry an average student debt load 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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Out of the 30 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Mesa.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa take out is $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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The excellent programs at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Arizona. SWIHA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at SWIHA accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $81, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Turning Point Beauty College

Casa Grande, AZ

Turning Point Beauty College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. 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 degree, cosmetology graduates from Turning Point Beauty College carry an average student debt load of $13,525.

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With a ranking of #7, Aveda Institute - Tucson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Tucson, Aveda Institute - Tucson is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Tucson take out is $10,555. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #8, Aveda Institute - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Tempe, Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Phoenix carry an average student debt load of $10,555. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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GateWay Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Tucson College of Beauty ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Arizona list. Tucson College of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.

Cosmetology majors at Tucson College of Beauty take out an average of $10,215 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 25 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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