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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the #206 most popular major in Colorado with 15 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Colorado 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.

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Colorado.

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Denver to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Colorado. Aveda Institute - Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.

Of the 138 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Denver, 4% are male and 96% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Denver accumulate an average of around $15,359 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $80, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Emily Griffith Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. Emily Griffith is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Denver.

Women make up 62% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Emily Griffith take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,073.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Denver. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.

Of the 73 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Denver, 5% are male and 95% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Denver accumulate an average of around $15,047 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 86% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs take out $14,027 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#5

International Salon and Spa Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

Out of the 29 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, International Salon and Spa Academy landed the # 5 spot on the list. International Salon and Spa Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

Of the 71 students majoring in cosmetology at International Salon and Spa Academy, 23% are male and 77% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at International Salon and Spa Academy take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,340.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Intellitec College - Grand Junction helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. Located in the small city of Grand Junction, Intellitec College - Grand Junction is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 15% are male.

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Pickens Technical 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 #7 on the list. Pickens Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the city of Aurora.

Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Pickens Technical College take out $16,489 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Xenon International Academy-Denver ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.

Of the 52 students majoring in cosmetology at Xenon International School of Hair Design, 8% are male and 92% are female.

Cosmetology majors at Xenon International School of Hair Design take out an average of $14,292 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs 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. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

Of the 50 students majoring in cosmetology at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs, 6% are male and 94% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,710.

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#9

IBMC College

Fort Collins, CO

IBMC 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 #9 on the list. IBMC is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Fort Collins.

About 96% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 4% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at IBMC accumulate an average of around $12,300 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $53.

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State Degrees Awarded
Utah 21
Wyoming 22

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

Majors Similar to Cosmetology

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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.

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