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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 3rd in Illinois. In fact, 3,922 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Illinois to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology the best school in Illinois for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Universal Spa Training Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Downers Grove, Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 33 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Downers Grove, The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at G Skin & Beauty Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Schaumburg, G Skin and Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 33 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Chicago landed the # 5 spot on the list. Aveda Institute - Chicago is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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G Skin & Beauty Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Naperville Skin Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oakbrook.
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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the small city of Skokie, Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Libertyville, Tricoci LBV is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Tricoci Elgin is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Elgin.
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Cosmetology & Spa Academy came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Crystal Lake.
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Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Ohio | 3,404 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Cosmetology Focus Areas
| 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 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.
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