2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 3rd in Mississippi. In fact, 872 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found Corinth Academy of Cosmetology to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Corinth Academy of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Corinth.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Academy of Hair Design Six. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Mississippi list. The Academy of Hair Design Six is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Academy of Hair Design - Pearl. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the suburb of Pearl, Academy of Hair Design - Pearl is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Blue Cliff College - Gulfport is a great place for cosmetology students. Blue Cliff College - Gulfport is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Gulfport.
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Magnolia College of Cosmetology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the of Jackson, Magnolia College of Cosmetology is a college with a student population.
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Fosters Cosmetology College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the rural area of Ripley, Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Delta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Delta Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Horn Lake.
Academy of Hair Design - Jackson landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Jackson, Academy of Hair Design - Jackson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Academy of Hair Design - Grenada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Academy of Hair Design - Grenada is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Grenada.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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South Carolina | 1,516 |
Georgia | 4,283 |
Arkansas | 1,191 |
North Carolina | 2,549 |
Florida | 10,801 |
Virginia | 1,085 |
Louisiana | 3,726 |
West Virginia | 377 |
Tennessee | 2,270 |
Alabama | 821 |
Kentucky | 1,003 |
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 |
Majors Similar 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 17 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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