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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 119 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Top 15% Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFIEC is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 119 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gary Manuel Aveda Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Seattle, GMAI is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend J D Academy of Salon and Spa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. J D Academy of Salon and Spa is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Danville.
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Out of the 119 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett landed the # 4 spot on the list. Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Everett.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Academy for Salon Professionals is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Academy for Salon Professionals is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Northridge.
International College of Cosmetology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. International College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Oakland.
Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, International Academy of Style did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Reno, International Academy of Style is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Shoreline.
Aveda Institute Las Vegas landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas.
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Hoss Lee Academy came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Roseville, Hoss Lee Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #14, Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Vancouver, Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cinta Aveda Institute landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College Inc landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Santa Rosa, Lytle's Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Aveda Institute - Portland ranked #17 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | The Salon Professional Academy - San Jose | San Jose, CA |
| 19 | School Removed | |
| 20 | Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma | Tacoma, WA |
| 21 | Hilltop Beauty School | Daly City, CA |
| 22 | Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
| 23 | Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin | Las Vegas, NV |
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 Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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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