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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 2nd in Arizona. In fact, 2,673 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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 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 Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona

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

#1

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Studio Academy of Beauty the best school in Arizona for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Chandler, Studio Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#2

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Penrose Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Scottsdale, Penrose Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Aveda Institute - Tucson helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, Aveda Institute - Tucson is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Aveda Institute - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Pure Aesthetics

Tucson, AZ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pure Aesthetics. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Pure Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tucson.

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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. SWIHA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

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Tucson College of Beauty came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Tucson College of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.

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Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Mesa.

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#9

Turning Point Beauty College

Casa Grande, AZ

With a ranking of #9, Turning Point Beauty College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Casa Grande, Turning Point Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 10,777
Oklahoma 1,553
New Mexico 956

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

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 19 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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