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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado
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 small private for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westminster.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, TSPA - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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 small private for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.
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Xenon International Academy-Denver landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.
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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 small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
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Pickens Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado 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 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 fairly small public school located in the rural area of Delta.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 2,876 |
| Idaho | 1,174 |
| Montana | 184 |
| Wyoming | 65 |
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 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 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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