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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in West Virginia

4 Colleges
$14,718 Avg Salary
$10,455 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

In 2020-2021, cosmetology students earned 377 degrees and certificates from a West Virginia school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in West Virginia

Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top West Virginia Trade Schools in Cosmetology

#1

Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV

Our analysis found Carver Career Center to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. Carver Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Charleston.

Full Cosmetology at Carver Career Center Report

The excellent programs at Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in West Virginia. Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Clarksburg.

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#3

International Beauty School 4

Martinsburg, WV

Out of the 4 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, International Beauty School 4 landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Martinsburg, International Beauty School 4 is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at International Beauty School 4 Report

The excellent programs at Charleston School of Beauty Culture helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in West Virginia. Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Charleston.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,516
Georgia 4,283
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
Louisiana 3,726
Virginia 1,085
Alabama 821
Kentucky 1,003
Tennessee 2,270
Mississippi 872

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

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 4 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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