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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon
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 large city of Portland, Aveda Institute - Portland is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Phagans School of Hair Design landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, Phagans School of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Summit Salon Academy - Portland. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Tigard, Summit Salon Academy Portland is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford. It ranked #4 on our 2023 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon list. NWC Tualatin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tualatin.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Springfield, NWC Eugene is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the small city of Beaverton, NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Happy Valley, NWC Clackamas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Portland, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools 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 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 |
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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