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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in New Jersey with 2,419 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey
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 2023 rankings named Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology the best school in New Jersey for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Pine Brook, Christine Valmy International School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Innovate Salon Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Innovate Salon Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Plainfield.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing is a great place for cosmetology students. Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Ewing.
The excellent programs at Monmouth County Vocational School District helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in New Jersey. Located in the large suburb of Freehold, MCVSD is a public college with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Paramus, Capri Institute of Hair Design, Paramus is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Cutting Edge Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Succasunna, Cutting Edge Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Parisian Beauty School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Hackensack, Parisian Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, Empire Beauty School-Union did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-Union is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Union.
With a ranking of #9, Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield, Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 5,055 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,378 |
| Maryland | 1,103 |
| Delaware | 343 |
| District of Columbia | 160 |
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 21 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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