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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Massachusetts. In total, 1,771 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Massachusetts.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Massachusetts
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 analysis found Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woburn.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Spa Tech Institute-Westboro landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Westborough, Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Plymouth.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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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 #6 on the list. New England Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Malden.
Jupiter Beauty Academy landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Boston, Jupiter Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
EINE Inc landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Electrology Institute of New England is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tewksbury.
With a ranking of #10, Empire Beauty School-Boston did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-Boston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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 |
|---|---|
| Maine | 352 |
| Connecticut | 542 |
| 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 |
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 17 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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