2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,897 degrees and certificates from an Indiana school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Indiana
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis the best school in Indiana for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Carmel, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit college 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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in the suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The excellent programs at The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Indiana. TSPA - Evansville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Evansville.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the large suburb of Merrillville, Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Indiana list. Harrold Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Terre Haute.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette 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 small city of Lafayette, Tricoci LAF is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Kenny’s Academy of Barbering did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Kenny's Academy of Barbering is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
With a ranking of #10, Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Kokomo, Summit Salon Academy Kokomo is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| Ohio | 3,404 |
| Illinois | 3,922 |
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 24 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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