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Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland

2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Maryland. In total, 1,103 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Maryland.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Maryland 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 Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top Maryland Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology

Our analysis found Cortiva Institute-Baltimore to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Maryland. Cortiva Institute-Baltimore is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Linthicum.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Institute - Maryland. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Maryland list. Aveda Institute - Maryland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bel Air.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Maryland. Maryland Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 5,055
Pennsylvania 3,378
New Jersey 2,419
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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

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 3 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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