Find Trade Colleges
2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Pennsylvania. In total, 3,378 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Pennsylvania.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 42 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found Bella Capelli Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Monroeville, Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Full Cosmetology at Bella Capelli Academy Report
Request Information
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Feasterville, Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Full Cosmetology at Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a great place for cosmetology students. Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
Full Cosmetology at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork Report
Request Information
Out of the 42 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, South Hills Beauty Academy Inc landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh, South Hills Beauty Academy Inc is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Full Cosmetology at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc Report
Request Information
The excellent programs at Metro Beauty Academy helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Pennsylvania. Metro Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Allentown.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Metro Beauty Academy
Request Information
With a ranking of #6, Empire Beauty School-North Hills did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-North Hills is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Pittsburgh.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-North Hills
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, Empire Beauty School-Lebanon did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-Lebanon is a small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Lebanon.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
Request Information
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Request Information
Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia
Request Information
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg 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 suburb of Harrisburg, Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
Request InformationBest Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 5,055 |
| New Jersey | 2,419 |
| Maryland | 1,103 |
| Delaware | 343 |
| District of Columbia | 160 |
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
| 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.
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.