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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Utah

22 Colleges
$19,005 Avg Salary
$9,027 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Utah. In total, 2,876 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Utah.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Utah to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

#1

Medspa Academies

South Jordan, UT

Our 2023 rankings named Medspa Academies the best school in Utah for cosmetology students. National Institute of Medical Aesthetics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Jordan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Acaydia School of Aesthetics. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Utah list. Acaydia School of Aesthetics is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Provo.

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#3

Mandalyn Academy

American Fork, UT

Out of the 22 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Mandalyn Academy landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of American Fork, Mandalyn Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Skin Science Institute

Salt Lake City, UT

The excellent programs at Skin Science Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Utah. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Skin Science Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#5

The Barber School

Midvale, UT

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The Barber School is a great place for cosmetology students. The Barber School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Midvale.

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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Collectiv Academy

Midvale, UT

Collectiv Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Utah list. Collectiv Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Midvale.

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With a ranking of #8, Cameo College of Essential Beauty did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Cameo College of Essential Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Murray.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Cameo College of Essential Beauty

Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Utah list. Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Jordan.

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Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Holladay, Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,843
Idaho 1,174
Montana 184
Wyoming 65

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 46,395
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 31,569
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 11,623
Barbering/Barber 8,381
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,437
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,278
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,620
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,382
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,029
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 566
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 291
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 253
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 71

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,784
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 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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