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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Maine. In total, 352 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Maine.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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.
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 Maine ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in Maine
Check out the cosmetology basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
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Our analysis found Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Maine. Located in the midsize suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 3 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Capilo School of Hair Design landed the # 2 spot on the list. Capilo School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Augusta.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Capilo School of Hair Design
The excellent basic certificate programs at Empire Beauty School-Maine helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Maine. Empire Beauty School-Maine is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,771 |
| 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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 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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