2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics the best school in the New England Region for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Woburn, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics
Out of the 23 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy landed the # 2 spot on the list. Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
The excellent basic certificate programs at O’Briens Aveda Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the New England Region . O'Briens Aveda Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Williston.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spa Tech Institute-Westboro. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Westborough.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Plymouth, Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Capilo School of Hair Design came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Capilo School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Augusta.
Jupiter Beauty Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Jupiter Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
EINE Inc did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Tewksbury, Electrology Institute of New England is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,771 |
| Maine | 352 |
| Connecticut | 542 |
| Rhode Island | 181 |
| New Hampshire | 393 |
| Vermont | 52 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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