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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Oregon. In total, 1,020 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Oregon.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Oregon 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 Oregon
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Portland to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. NWC Medford is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Medford.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. NWC Tualatin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tualatin.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Phagans School of Hair Design. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Portland, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Happy Valley, NWC Clackamas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Phagans Beauty College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the city of Corvallis, Phagans Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
With a ranking of #10, Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. NWC Hillsboro is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Hillsboro.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 2,041 |
| California | 10,294 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar to Cosmetology
| 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 14 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.
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