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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma
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
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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central Oklahoma College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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 city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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 large city of Tulsa, Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Shawnee Beauty College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Shawnee Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee.
With a ranking of #6, Francis Tuttle Technology Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
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Eves College of Hairstyling landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Lawton, Eves College of Hairstyling is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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 remote town of Ponca City.
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 |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,673 |
| Texas | 10,777 |
| New Mexico | 956 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.