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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in the New England Region
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In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
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.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 37 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics the best school in the New England Region for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Woburn, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent programs at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the New England Region . Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend O’Briens Aveda Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in the New England Region list. O'Briens Aveda Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Williston.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spa Tech Institute-Westboro. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westborough.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Plymouth, Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.
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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook 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 medium-sized suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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International Institute of Cosmetology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. International Institute of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wethersfield.
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New England Hair Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Malden, New England Hair Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,771 |
| Maine | 352 |
| Connecticut | 542 |
| Rhode Island | 181 |
| New Hampshire | 393 |
| Vermont | 52 |
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.
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