2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 3rd in Illinois. In fact, 3,922 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Universal Spa Training Academy is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Downers Grove, Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Downers Grove, The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 45 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, G Skin & Beauty Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Schaumburg, G Skin and Beauty Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The excellent programs at Aveda Institute - Chicago helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Illinois. Aveda Institute - Chicago is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Skokie, Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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G Skin & Beauty Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Naperville Skin Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oakbrook.
With a ranking of #8, Cosmetology & Spa Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Crystal Lake.
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Niles School of Cosmetology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Niles School of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Niles.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville 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 suburb of Libertyville, Tricoci LBV is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Ohio | 3,404 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 |
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 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.
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