2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,320 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found The Institute of Beauty and Wellness to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Wisconsin. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Madison is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Aveda Institute - Madison is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Madison.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. TSPA - Onalaska is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Onalaska.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Wisconsin. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
Out of the 20 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton landed the # 5 spot on the list. TSPA - Appleton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Appleton.
The Salon Professional Academy - Kenosha landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, TSPA - Kenosha is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Green Bay.
With a ranking of #8, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Madison.
With a ranking of #9, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Appleton.
VICI Beauty School came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the suburb of Greenfield, VICI Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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 |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Ohio | 3,404 |
| 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 |
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 20 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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