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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,843 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Colorado
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 2023 rankings named Aveda Institute - Denver the best school in Colorado for cosmetology students. Aveda Institute - Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Denver helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Colorado. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.
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The excellent programs at Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Colorado. Elevate Salon Institute - Westminster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westminster.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, TSPA - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Xenon International Academy-Denver ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Colorado list. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.
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With a ranking of #7, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
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Empire Beauty School-Thornton ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Thornton, Empire Beauty School-Thornton is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Pickens Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Pickens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Aurora.
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International Salon and Spa Academy landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. International Salon and Spa Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 2,876 |
| Idaho | 1,174 |
| Montana | 184 |
| Wyoming | 65 |
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 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 19 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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