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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the #229 most popular major in the country with 107,895 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 495 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region .

Our analysis found Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Covington.

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

Cosmetology majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington take out an average of $13,619 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Tallahassee carry an average student debt load of $12,715. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $82.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Celebrity School of Beauty is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Miami, Celebrity School of Beauty is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 224 students majoring in cosmetology at Celebrity School of Beauty, 17% are male and 83% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Celebrity School of Beauty take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,720.

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#4

Health and Style Institute

High Point, NC

Out of the 495 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Health and Style Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of High Point, Health and Style Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 95% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Cosmetology majors at Health and Style Institute take out an average of $16,347 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 495 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Career Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. Georgia Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Conyers.

About 100% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 0% are male.

Cosmetology majors at Georgia Career Institute take out an average of $15,125 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 $82.

Full Cosmetology at Georgia Career Institute Report

Aveda Institute - South Florida landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Davie, Aveda Institute - South Florida is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 90% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - South Florida take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,920. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $56.

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#7

Elaine Sterling Institute

Sandy Springs, GA

Elaine Sterling Institute ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Sandy Springs, Elaine Sterling Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Elaine Sterling Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $17,903.

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Paul Mitchell the School Esani 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 city of Roswell, Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Esani accumulate an average of around $16,866 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $88, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School

North Little Rock, AR

Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School 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. Located in the city of North Little Rock, Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 163 students majoring in cosmetology at Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School, 8% are male and 92% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School take out $15,866 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 $79.

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Atlanta School of Massage landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Atlanta.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics carry an average student debt load of $20,433.

Full Cosmetology at Atlanta School of Massage Report

Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the small city of Gastonia, Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $96.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia Report

With a ranking of #12, La Belle Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. La Belle Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miami.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at La Belle Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $8,374 in student debt.

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#13

Beauty Academy of South Florida

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Beauty Academy of South Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Hialeah Gardens, Beauty Academy of South Florida is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 143 students majoring in cosmetology at Beauty Academy of South Florida, 15% are male and 85% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Beauty Academy of South Florida carry an average student debt load of $8,410.

Full Cosmetology at Beauty Academy of South Florida Report

With a ranking of #14, Georgia Institute of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Athens, GIC is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 135 students majoring in cosmetology at GIC, 4% are male and 96% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at GIC accumulate an average of around $16,232 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $134.

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#14

Florida Barber Academy

Plantation, FL

Florida Barber Academy landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Florida Barber Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Plantation.

About 51% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 49% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Florida Barber Academy carry an average student debt load of $15,773.

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With a ranking of #16, Paul Mitchell the School Tampa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Tampa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tampa.

About 83% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 17% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Tampa carry an average student debt load of $13,340. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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Paul Mitchell the School Orlando landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Oviedo, Paul Mitchell the School Orlando is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 79% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Orlando accumulate an average of around $13,340 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Orlando Report

With a ranking of #18, Paul Mitchell the School Memphis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Memphis is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Bartlett.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Memphis take out an average of $15,635 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 $77.

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#18

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 110 students majoring in cosmetology at Daytona State College, 15% are male and 85% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Daytona State College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,234.

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The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of North Little Rock, TSPA - North Little Rock is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - North Little Rock take out $12,836 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock Report

Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville 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 #21 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville carry an average student debt load of $15,753. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #22, Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville.

Of the 103 students majoring in cosmetology at Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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#23

Futura Career Institute

Hialeah, FL

Futura Career Institute came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Futura Career Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hialeah.

About 18% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 82% are male.

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#24

Nouvelle Institute

Miami, FL

Nouvelle Institute came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Nouvelle Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Miami.

Of the 98 students majoring in cosmetology at Nouvelle Institute, 2% are male and 98% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Nouvelle Institute accumulate an average of around $8,035 in student debt.

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#24

Paul Mitchell the School Charleston

North Charleston, SC

Paul Mitchell the School Charleston 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 #24 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Charleston is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of North Charleston.

About 93% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 7% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Charleston take out $16,596 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 $75.

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#29

Leons Beauty School Inc

Greensboro, NC
#33

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL
#38

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY
#38

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA
#41

Sunstate Academy

Clearwater, FL
#43

Sunstate Academy

Fort Myers, FL
#44

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL
#44

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 495 different Southeast cosmetology schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 The Salon Professional Academy - Melbourne Melbourne, FL
50 Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy Perth Amboy, NJ
53 Aveda Institute - Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
53 First Coast Barber Academy Jacksonville, FL
55 Paul Mitchell the School Greenville Greenville, SC
56 Bene’s Career Academy New Port Richey, FL
57 Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA
58 Paul Mitchell the School Birmingham Hoover, AL
59 PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green Bowling Green, KY
60 Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL
60 Paul Mitchell the School Knoxville Knoxville, TN
60 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
60 Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
64 American Institute of Beauty Largo, FL
65 Tenaj Salon Institute The Villages, FL
66 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville Nashville, TN
66 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis Memphis, TN
68 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
69 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta North Augusta, SC
70 Orange Technical College - Westside Campus Winter Garden, FL
70 Delta Technical College Horn Lake, MS
72 Paul Mitchell the School Huntsville Madison, AL
72 Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette Lafayette, LA
74 International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy Atlanta, GA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
75 Career Academy of Hair Design Springdale, AR
75 Empire Beauty School-Lakeland Lakeland, FL
77 Empire Beauty School-Florence Florence, KY
77 Winston Salem Barber School Winston-Salem, NC
77 Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails Columbus, GA
80 Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics Lilburn, GA
80 Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge Woodbridge, VA
80 Technical Education Center-Osceola Kissimmee, FL
80 Empire Beauty School-Tampa Tampa, FL
80 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence Florence, SC
85 Paul Mitchell the School Miami Miami, FL
85 La Belle Beauty School Hialeah, FL
87 Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta Marietta, GA
87 Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA
87 American Academy of Cosmetology Orange Park, FL
87 Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke Roanoke, VA
87 Florida College of Natural Health-Maitland Maitland, FL
92 Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy Lynchburg, VA
92 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville Greenville, SC
92 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
95 Empire Beauty School-Northlake Atlanta, GA
95 New Beginning College of Cosmetology Albertville, AL
95 Empire Beauty School-Savannah Savannah, GA
98 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill Rock Hill, SC
98 Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry Casselberry, FL

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 193
South Carolina 0
Arkansas 1
Alabama 110
Mississippi 26

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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