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Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon

2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon

14 Colleges
$19,689 Avg Salary
$8,943 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Oregon. In total, 1,020 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Oregon.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Oregon

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our analysis found Aveda Institute - Portland to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Phagans School of Hair Design is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Summit Salon Academy - Portland. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Tigard, Summit Salon Academy Portland 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 Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon list. NWC Medford is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Medford.

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Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin landed the # 5 spot on the list. NWC Tualatin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tualatin.

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With a ranking of #6, Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Happy Valley, NWC Clackamas is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. NWC Hillsboro is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Hillsboro.

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Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Portland, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
Nevada 1,575
Hawaii 183

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

Majors Similar to Cosmetology

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 14 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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