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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 3,404 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 34 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Ohio
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 - Cincinnati the best school in Ohio for cosmetology students. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Chester.
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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Paul Mitchell the School Columbus is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Columbus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Aveda Institute - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salon Institute-Toledo Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Ohio list. Salon Institute-Toledo Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Toledo.
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Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Ohio list. Brown Aveda Institute - Strongsville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Strongsville.
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With a ranking of #7, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Heath, Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Summit Salon Academy - Perrysburg ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Ohio list. Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.
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Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Twinsburg, Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Mentor, Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,766 |
| Indiana | 1,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1,320 |
| 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 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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