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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 7th in Alabama. In fact, 821 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Alabama
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top Alabama Trade Schools in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named The Salon Professional Academy - Huntsville the best school in Alabama for cosmetology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, TSPA - Huntsville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Huntsville is a great place for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Huntsville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Birmingham landed the # 3 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Birmingham is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Hoover.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Remington College - Mobile Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Remington College - Mobile Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Mobile.
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The excellent programs at Lurleen B Wallace Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Alabama. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Andalusia.
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University Academy of Hair Design ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Alabama list. University Academy of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
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Blue Cliff Career College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, Blue Cliff Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1,516 |
| Georgia | 4,283 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| Florida | 10,801 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
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 |
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 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.
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