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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Florida. In total, 10,801 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Florida.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
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 Florida to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 51 schools in Florida 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 Florida
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Florida Academy the best school in Florida for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small city of Fort Myers, Florida Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Summit Salon Academy - Tampa is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Summit Salon Academy Tampa is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tampa.
Out of the 51 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, American Institute of Beauty landed the # 3 spot on the list. American Institute of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Largo.
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Out of the 51 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Boca Beauty Academy landed the # 4 spot on the list. Boca Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Boca Raton.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Aveda Institute - South Florida landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Aveda Institute - South Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Davie.
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Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland 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. Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Parkland.
Parisian Spa Institute landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, Parisian Spa Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lake Park.
Full Cosmetology at Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty Report
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Florida list. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Casselberry.
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 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Alabama | 821 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
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 |
Majors Similar 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 25 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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