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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 3,404 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
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 Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Ohio. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Chester.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Columbus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Strongsville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Summit Salon Academy - Perrysburg. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Mentor, Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, The Spa School did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. The Spa School is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
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Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Heath, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Inner State Beauty School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Inner State Beauty School is a private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lyndhurst.
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Elite School of Cosmetology ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Elite School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Norwalk.
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Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture-East landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of OREGON, Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture-East is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Illinois | 3,922 |
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 23 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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