2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in Louisiana with 3,726 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington the best school in Louisiana for cosmetology students. Located in the small suburb of Covington, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means My Le’s Beauty College is a great place for cosmetology students. My Le's Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Gretna.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Avery James School of Cosmetology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Avery James School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Lake Charles.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Opelousas School of Cosmetology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Opelousas.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Denham Springs Beauty School is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Denham Springs, Denham Springs Beauty School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Blue Cliff College - Lafayette ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Blue Cliff College - Lafayette is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge 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 large suburb of Baton Rouge, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize city of Metairie, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Blue Cliff College - Metairie landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Metairie.
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Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge 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 medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Georgia | 4,283 |
South Carolina | 1,516 |
Arkansas | 1,191 |
North Carolina | 2,549 |
Florida | 10,801 |
West Virginia | 377 |
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 |
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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 |
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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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