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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Florida. In total, 10,801 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Florida.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 68 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Florida
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Florida Academy the best school in Florida for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Fort Myers, Florida Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out of the 68 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Summit Salon Academy - Tampa is a great place for cosmetology students. Summit Salon Academy Tampa is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tampa.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Beauty Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out of the 68 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Cozmo Beauty School landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cozmo Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bonita Springs.
American Institute of Beauty landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. American Institute of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Largo.
Aveda Institute - Tallahassee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Boca Beauty Academy came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Boca Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Boca Raton.
With a ranking of #9, Empire Beauty School-West Palm did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, Empire Beauty School-West Palm is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Paul Mitchell the School Miami landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Miami, Paul Mitchell the School Miami is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the state of Florida that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Florida award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aveda Institute - South Florida | Davie, FL |
| 12 | Paul Mitchell the School Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 13 | Paul Mitchell the School Orlando | Oviedo, FL |
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 4,283 |
| South Carolina | 1,516 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Alabama | 821 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
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 |
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 25 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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