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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New Hampshire
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 393 degrees and certificates from a New Hampshire school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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 Hampshire to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in New Hampshire
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.
Top New Hampshire Trade Schools in Cosmetology
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Hooksett, Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics - A Paul Mitchell Partner School. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Bedford.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Empire Beauty School-Laconia is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the distant town of Laconia, Empire Beauty School-Laconia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out of the 7 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Somersworth landed the # 5 spot on the list. Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Somersworth.
With a ranking of #6, Keene Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the distant town of Keene, Keene Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Portsmouth.
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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,771 |
| Maine | 352 |
| Connecticut | 542 |
| Rhode Island | 181 |
| 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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 7 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.