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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Massachusetts 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.

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

Our analysis found Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Massachusetts. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester accumulate an average of around $11,339 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Hair Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Malden, New England Hair Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 41% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from New England Hair Academy take out $8,948 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at New England Hair Academy Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Woburn, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics take out $10,675 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Report

#4

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rob Roy Academy-Worcester is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Rob Roy Academy-Worcester is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

Women make up 44% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Out of the 21 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Boston landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Empire Beauty School-Boston is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 55 students majoring in cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Boston, 5% are male and 95% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Boston take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,432. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $77, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, Empire Beauty School-Malden did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Malden is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Malden.

Of the 48 students majoring in cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Malden, 2% are male and 98% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Empire Beauty School-Malden take out $16,093 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $82, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Malden Report

With a ranking of #7, Massachusetts School of Barbering did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Quincy, Massachusetts School of Barbering is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 46 students majoring in cosmetology at Massachusetts School of Barbering, 65% are male and 35% are female.

Cosmetology majors at Massachusetts School of Barbering take out an average of $10,886 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#8

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

Fall River, MA

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River 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 #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fall River, Rob Roy Academy-Fall River is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 29 students majoring in cosmetology at Rob Roy Academy-Fall River, 62% are male and 38% are female.

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#9

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology

West Springfield, MA

DiGrigoli School 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 #9 on the list. DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Springfield.

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

Full Cosmetology at DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology Report

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in cosmetology at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute, 8% are male and 92% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 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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