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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the #211 most popular major in Arizona with 14 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona.

#1

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Our analysis found Studio Academy of Beauty to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in the city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 127 students majoring in cosmetology at Studio Academy of Beauty, 7% are male and 93% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Studio Academy of Beauty take out $11,225 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $43, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Studio Academy of Beauty Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Cosmetology majors at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix take out an average of $10,286 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

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#3

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Penrose Academy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

Cosmetology majors at Penrose Academy take out an average of $10,996 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 $98.

Full Cosmetology at Penrose Academy Report

Out of the 26 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Tucson landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tucson, Aveda Institute - Tucson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 64 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Tucson, 6% are male and 94% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Tucson carry an average student debt load of $12,231. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Tucson Report

Out of the 26 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa landed the # 5 spot on the list. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Mesa.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa take out $10,286 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $62.

Full Cosmetology at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa Report

Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Of the 51 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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With a ranking of #7, Empire Beauty School-Tucson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.

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

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Tucson take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,696. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Empire Beauty School-Avondale 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. Empire Beauty School-Avondale is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale.

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

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Avondale take out an average of $16,273 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Northland Pioneer College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in the rural area of Holbrook, NPC is a public school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Northland Pioneer College Report

GateWay Community 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 #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 159
New Mexico 34

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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