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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New York
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in New York with 5,055 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in New York
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York Institute of Beauty. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New York list. New York Institute of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Islandia.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics is a great place for cosmetology students. Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
Out of the 37 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of white plains, New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 37 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Aesthetic Science Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. Aesthetic Science Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Latham.
With a ranking of #6, Arrojo Cosmetology School did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the city of New York, NA Enterprises LLC d is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Aveda Institute - New York did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Aveda Institute - New York is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Levittown, Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
With a ranking of #9, Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Christine Valmy International School is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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The Salon Professional Academy - Tonawanda did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Tonawanda, TSPA - Tonawanda is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,378 |
| New Jersey | 2,419 |
| 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 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.