2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked #229 in the country. In fact 107,895 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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The Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 188 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett carry an average student debt load of $11,368. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Bellus Academy - Poway helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Poway, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 182 students majoring in cosmetology at Bellus Academy, 4% are male and 96% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out an average of $12,844 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $86, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 188 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Temecula landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Temecula, Paul Mitchell the School Temecula is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 173 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Temecula, 5% are male and 95% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Temecula carry an average student debt load of $14,684. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $103.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa, Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 71% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa accumulate an average of around $13,340 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $87.
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Out of the 188 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
Women make up 92% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin take out $11,446 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $78, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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MTI College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. MTI College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Sacramento.
Of the 107 students majoring in cosmetology at MTI College, 14% are male and 86% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from MTI College carry an average student debt load of $11,430. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $58.
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Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Sherman Oaks.
Women make up 85% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks take out $15,069 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 $115.
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Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 106 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas, 7% are male and 93% are female.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas take out an average of $14,441 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $102, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Bellus Academy - National City ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of National City, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 68% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy accumulate an average of around $15,665 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.
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Bellus Academy - El Cajon landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 99 students majoring in cosmetology at Bellus Academy, 2% are male and 98% are female.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,741. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $68, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.
Of the 98 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento, 20% are male and 80% are female.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento take out $11,975 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 $72.
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Paul Mitchell the School Richland came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Richland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Richland.
About 82% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 18% are male.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Richland take out $11,574 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Paul Mitchell the School San Diego landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of San Diego, Paul Mitchell the School San Diego is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 80% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School San Diego take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,340. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $87.
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International School of Beauty Inc landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. International School of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Palm Desert.
Of the 91 students majoring in cosmetology at International School of Beauty, 19% are male and 81% are female.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at International School of Beauty take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,770.
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Federico Beauty Institute came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Federico Beauty Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.
Women make up 86% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Federico Beauty Institute accumulate an average of around $9,723 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $68, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Fullerton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Fullerton College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.
Of the 79 students majoring in cosmetology at Fullerton College, 4% are male and 96% are female.
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With a ranking of #17, Cinta Aveda Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cinta Aveda Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.
Women make up 83% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Cosmetology majors at Cinta Aveda Institute take out an average of $13,781 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $102, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Moler Barber College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Oakland, Moler Barber College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 76 students majoring in cosmetology at Moler Barber College, 42% are male and 58% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Moler Barber College carry an average student debt load of $14,527.
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Paul Mitchell the School Fresno came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Fresno, Paul Mitchell the School Fresno is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 84% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
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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With a ranking of #19, Paul Mitchell the School Reno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Reno, Paul Mitchell the School Reno is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 88% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
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Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Federal Way, Gene Juarez Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Gene Juarez Academy accumulate an average of around $12,725 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 $83.
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Fosbre Academy of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the city of Olympia, Fosbre Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 96% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 4% are male.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Fosbre Academy of Hair Design take out $14,389 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Paul Mitchell the School Modesto ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Paul Mitchell the School Modesto is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Modesto.
Of the 71 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Modesto, 8% are male and 92% are female.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Modesto take out $8,543 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #23, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Santa Monica.
Women make up 86% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Santa Monica carry an average student debt load of $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.
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Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 89% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas carry an average student debt load of $9,889.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma | Tacoma, WA |
| 30 | Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
| 30 | Lu Ross Academy | Ventura, CA |
| 32 | Advance Beauty College | Garden Grove, CA |
| 33 | Paroba College of Cosmetology | Everett, WA |
| 34 | Milan Institute-Clovis | Fresno, CA |
| 35 | Phagans School of Hair Design | Happy Valley, OR |
| 36 | Paul Mitchell the School Spokane | Spokane Valley, WA |
| 37 | Paul Mitchell the School Honolulu | Honolulu, HI |
| 37 | Associated Barber College of San Diego | San Diego, CA |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 196 |
| Washington | 152 |
| Oregon | 11 |
| Hawaii | 20 |
Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Cosmetology
| 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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