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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Oklahoma. With 1,553 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top Oklahoma Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology

#1

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Metro Technology Centers the best school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

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#2

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, OK

Out of the 8 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Oklahoma College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, OK

The excellent basic certificate programs at Clary Sage College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Oklahoma. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Shawnee Beauty College

Shawnee, OK

Out of the 8 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Shawnee Beauty College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Shawnee Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Shawnee.

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#6

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK

Francis Tuttle Technology Center 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. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a small public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

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Eves College of Hairstyling came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in the small city of Lawton, Eves College of Hairstyling is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Ponca City Beauty College

Ponca City, OK

Ponca City Beauty College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Ponca City Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Ponca City.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 2,673
Texas 10,777
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 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.

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