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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 2nd in Tennessee. In fact, 2,270 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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 Gould’s Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Tennessee. Gould's Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend . It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the of <nil>, <nil> is a school with a student population.
Out of the 18 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-E Memphis landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, Empire Beauty School-E Memphis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Franklin Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Franklin Academy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Cleveland.
Austin’s Beauty College Inc ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Austin's Beauty College Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the city of Nashville, TCAT - Nashville is a public college with a small student population.
Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the small city of Johnson City, Jenny Lea is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Genesis Career College-Cookeville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Genesis Career College-Cookeville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Cookeville.
Empire Beauty School-Nashville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Empire Beauty School-Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Brentwood.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges 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 |
| Florida | 10,801 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Alabama | 821 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| 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 |
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 18 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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