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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 5th in Arkansas. In fact, 1,191 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas

Check out the cosmetology basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Arkansas. Located in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 10 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Career Academy of Hair Design landed the # 2 spot on the list. Career Academy of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Springdale.

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#3

Academy of Salon and Spa

Fort Smith, AR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Academy of Salon and Spa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the small city of Fort Smith, Academy of Salon & Spa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Hot Springs Beauty College

Hot Springs, AR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hot Springs Beauty College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Hot Springs Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Hot Springs.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Arkansas. TSPA - North Little Rock is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sherwood.

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#6

Arkansas Beauty College

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Beauty 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 #6 on the list. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Arthur’s Beauty College Inc - Jacksonville landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Arthur's Beauty College Inc - Jacksonville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of North Little Rock.

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#10

Searcy Beauty College

Searcy, AR

Searcy Beauty 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 #10 on the list. Located in the town of Searcy, Searcy Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,283
South Carolina 1,516
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
West Virginia 377
Louisiana 3,726
Virginia 1,085
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Tennessee 2,270
Mississippi 872

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

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 10 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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