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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in New Jersey with 2,419 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

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 New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey

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 Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Pine Brook, Christine Valmy International School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in New Jersey. Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ewing.

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#3

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Innovate Salon Academy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Innovate Salon Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Plainfield.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Paramus, Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Parisian Beauty School

Hackensack, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Parisian Beauty School. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Hackensack, Parisian Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Shore Beauty School came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Shore Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Egg Harbor Township.

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#7

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna, NJ

With a ranking of #7, Cutting Edge Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Succasunna, Cutting Edge Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#8

Artistic Academy of Hair Design

Morris Plains, NJ

With a ranking of #8, Artistic Academy of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Morris Plains, Artistic Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Capri Institute of Hair Design, Brick landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Brick, Capri Institute of Hair Design, Brick is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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P B Cosmetology Education Center came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of Gloucester, P B Cosmetology Education Center is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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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
Maryland 1,103
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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

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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