2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in District of Columbia

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 2nd in District of Columbia. In fact, 160 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. 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 District of Columbia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in District of Columbia

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .

Top District of Columbia Trade Schools in Cosmetology

#1

The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC

Washington, DC

88 Degrees

Our analysis found The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, TSPA - Washington DC is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#2

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, DC

74 Degrees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bennett Career Institute is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Washington, Bennett Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

Majors Similar to Cosmetology

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 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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