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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,843 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Colorado 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 Colorado

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - Denver the best school in Colorado for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Aveda Institute - Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Colorado. Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westminster.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Colorado. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, TSPA - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Denver helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Colorado. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.

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With a ranking of #6, Xenon International Academy-Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.

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#7

International Salon and Spa Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

International Salon and Spa 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 #7 on the list. International Salon and Spa Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

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Pickens Technical College 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. Pickens Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Aurora.

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Cheeks Beauty Academy-Forty Collins ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large suburb of Loveland, Cheeks Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Technical College of the Rockies 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. Technical College of the Rockies is a small public school located in the rural area of Delta.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 2,876
Idaho 1,174
Montana 184
Wyoming 65

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 12 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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