2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in Michigan with 2,766 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Michigan 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 Michigan
Check out the cosmetology basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found L’esprit Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Canton, L'esprit Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 22 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Douglas J Aveda Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Douglas J Aveda Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of East Lansing.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Royal Oak, David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Protege Academy helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Michigan. Protege Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Lansing.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marketti Academy of Cosmetology. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Waterford, Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Elevate Salon Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Royal Oak, Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Kentwood, Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the small suburb of Monroe, Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Michigan College of Beauty-Troy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Troy, Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Nuvo College of Cosmetology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Nuvo College of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Norton Shores.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Indiana | 1,897 |
Wisconsin | 1,320 |
Ohio | 3,404 |
Illinois | 3,922 |
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 |
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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 Majors Related to Cosmetology
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 22 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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