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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in Idaho with 1,174 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Idaho to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Idaho 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 Idaho
Check out the cosmetology basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Idaho Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - Boise the best school in Idaho for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Aveda Institute - Boise is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Boise.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Boise.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Boise, Paul Mitchell the School Boise is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 8 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Milan Institute-Nampa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boise, Milan Institute-Nampa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the midsize suburb of Nampa, TSPA - Nampa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Aveda Institute - Twin Falls came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho ranking. Aveda Institute - Twin Falls is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Twin Falls.
With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
Idaho State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Idaho list. ISU is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,843 |
| Utah | 2,876 |
| 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 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 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.