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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington

26 Colleges
$17,014 Avg Salary
$10,880 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 152 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #98 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Washington to see which undergraduate certificate 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

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 Washington. Located in the city of Everett, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 284 students majoring in cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett, 4% are male and 96% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett take out $11,368 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 $74.

Full Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett Report

Out of the 26 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Richland landed the # 2 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Richland is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Richland.

Women make up 82% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Richland accumulate an average of around $11,574 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of Federal Way, Gene Juarez Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 74 students majoring in cosmetology at Gene Juarez Academy, 4% are male and 96% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Gene Juarez Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,725. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $83, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Fosbre Academy of Hair Design helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Washington. Located in the small city of Olympia, Fosbre Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Fosbre Academy of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $14,389 in student debt.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Washington. Summit Salon Academy Tacoma is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Tacoma accumulate an average of around $12,581 in student debt.

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#6

Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace, WA

Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Gene Juarez Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 6% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Gene Juarez Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,725. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $83, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Paroba College of Cosmetology 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 #7 on the list. Paroba College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Everett.

Of the 61 students majoring in cosmetology at Paroba College of Cosmetology, 25% are male and 75% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paroba College of Cosmetology carry an average student debt load of $11,021.

Full Cosmetology at Paroba College of Cosmetology Report

#8

Paul Mitchell the School Spokane

Spokane Valley, WA

Paul Mitchell the School Spokane landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Spokane is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Spokane Valley.

About 66% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 34% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Spokane carry an average student debt load of $13,738.

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Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Spokane.

Women make up 93% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $13,576 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #10, Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Kennewick, Victoria's academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 39 students majoring in cosmetology at Victoria's academy, 21% are male and 79% are female.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 196
Oregon 11
Hawaii 20

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar 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 26 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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