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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,320 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin
Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found The Institute of Beauty and Wellness to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Madison is a great place for cosmetology students. Aveda Institute - Madison is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Madison.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska is a great place for cosmetology students. TSPA - Onalaska is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Onalaska.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Advanced College of Cosmetology is a great place for cosmetology students. Advanced College of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Waupun.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton is a great place for cosmetology students. TSPA - Appleton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Appleton.
With a ranking of #6, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Wauwatosa, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
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Empire Beauty School-Green Bay came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Empire Beauty School-Green Bay is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashwaubenon.
Paul Mitchell the School Madison came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the large city of Madison, Paul Mitchell the School Madison is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #10, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.
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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 |
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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