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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Massachusetts. In total, 1,771 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Massachusetts.
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. 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.
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 Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Top Massachusetts Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics the best school in Massachusetts for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Woburn.
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Out of the 8 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out of the 8 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Spa Tech Institute-Westboro landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Westborough, Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Plymouth.
With a ranking of #6, Jupiter Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Boston, Jupiter Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
EINE Inc landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Electrology Institute of New England is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tewksbury.
New England Hair 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 #8 on the list. New England Hair Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Malden.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Maine | 352 |
| Connecticut | 542 |
| Rhode Island | 181 |
| New Hampshire | 393 |
| Vermont | 52 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 |
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 8 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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