2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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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 small 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Celebrity School of Beauty. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, Celebrity School of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Health and Style Institute is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Georgia Career Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . Georgia Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.
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With a ranking of #6, Aveda Institute - South Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Davie, Aveda Institute - South Florida is a private for-profit college with a 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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Elaine Sterling Institute came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Sandy Springs, Elaine Sterling Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Roswell, Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a private for-profit school 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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Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of North Little Rock, Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School is a private for-profit school with a 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 ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the 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.
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Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia 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 #11 on the list. Located in the city of Gastonia, Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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.
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La Belle Beauty Academy came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. La Belle Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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Beauty Academy of South Florida 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 #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hialeah Gardens, Beauty Academy of South Florida is a private for-profit college with a 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.
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Georgia Institute of Cosmetology ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, GIC is a private for-profit school with a 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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With a ranking of #14, Florida Barber Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Florida Barber Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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Paul Mitchell the School Tampa ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Paul Mitchell the School Tampa is a 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 ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Oviedo, Paul Mitchell the School Orlando is a private for-profit school 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.
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Paul Mitchell the School Memphis 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. 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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Daytona State College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a fairly 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 landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the rural area of North Little Rock, TSPA - North Little Rock is a private for-profit school 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.
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Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large 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 fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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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With a ranking of #23, Futura Career Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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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Nouvelle Institute ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Nouvelle Institute is a fairly 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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Paul Mitchell the School Charleston came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. 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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Remaining Award Winners
This section represents the rest of the schools 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.
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.
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 Related Majors
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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