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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 542 degrees and certificates from a Connecticut school, making the subject the 5th in the state.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Connecticut to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Connecticut
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top Connecticut Trade Schools in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named International Institute of Cosmetology the best school in Connecticut for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Wethersfield, International Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent programs at Ricci’s Academy of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Newtown, Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Branford, Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School North Haven is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of North Haven, Paul Mitchell the School North Haven 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 Academy Di Capelli - School of Cosmetology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the large suburb of Wallingford, Academy Di Capelli is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #6, Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Seymour.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,771 |
| Maine | 352 |
| Rhode Island | 181 |
| New Hampshire | 393 |
| Vermont | 52 |
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 6 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.