2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Texas. In total, 10,777 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Texas.
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 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 Texas ranking. This report analyzed 76 schools in Texas 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 Texas
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Top 15% Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Avenue Five Institute to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Texas. Avenue Five Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Paul Mitchell the School Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.
Out of the 76 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The Salon Professional Academy - Lewisville landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Lewisville, TSPA - Lewisville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
DuVall’s School of Cosmetology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in the large suburb of Bedford, DuVall's School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at DuVall’s School of Cosmetology
Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, International Beauty College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. International Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Garland.
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Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology 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. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Total Transformation Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Aveda Institute - San Antonio did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of San Antonio, Aveda Institute - San Antonio is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Baldwin Beauty School - North Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Baldwin Beauty School - North Austin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the state of Texas that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Texas award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Exposito School of Hair Design | Amarillo, TX |
| 13 | Vogue College of Cosmetology | San Antonio, TX |
| 14 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 | San Antonio, TX |
| 15 | Mission Beauty Institute | Mission, TX |
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,673 |
| Oklahoma | 1,553 |
| 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 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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