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2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,184 degrees and certificates from a Kansas school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Kansas 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 Kansas

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

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

#1

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

Our analysis found Mitsu Sato Hair Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Kansas. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park.

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#2

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Crave Beauty Academy. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Wichita, Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#4

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eric Fisher Academy. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Eric Fisher Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Wichita.

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#5

Bellus Academy

Manhattan, KS

The excellent basic certificate programs at Bellus Academy helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Kansas. Located in the city of Manhattan, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Hays Academy of Hair Design came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Hays, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Hays Academy of Hair Design ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Hays Academy of Hair Design - Salina Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Salina.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,382
Minnesota 1,054
South Dakota 209
Iowa 685
North Dakota 203
Nebraska 441

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

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 7 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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