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Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

7 Colleges
$16,507 Avg Salary
$12,253 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.

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

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Far Western US Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology

Our analysis found Clover Park Technical College to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

After completing their Associate Degree, cosmetology graduates from CPTC carry an average student debtload of $12,614.

Full Cosmetology at Clover Park Technical College Report

#2

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cerritos College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Cerritos College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.

Full Cosmetology at Cerritos College Report

#3

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Riverside City College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Riverside City College

#4

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Citrus College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Citrus College

#5

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Golden West College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public school with a large student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Golden West College

With a ranking of #6, Los Angeles Trade Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Cosmetology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College Report

#7

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA

San Diego City College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree cosmetology programs. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at San Diego City College

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
Oregon 1,020
Nevada 1,575
Hawaii 183

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

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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