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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma

14 Colleges
$14,730 Avg Salary
$10,998 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Oklahoma. With 1,553 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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

The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Oklahoma to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Oklahoma

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Tulsa the best school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Tulsa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa.

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#2

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK

The excellent programs at Metro Technology Centers helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Oklahoma. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

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Out of the 14 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulsa Technology Center landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Hair Design - Oklahoma City. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Academy of Hair Design - Oklahoma City is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

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#5

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, OK

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Oklahoma College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, OK

With a ranking of #6, Clary Sage College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa 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 city of Tulsa, Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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JB’s Hair Design and Barber College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, JB's Hair Design and Barber College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Enid Beauty College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Enid Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Enid.

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#10

Shawnee Beauty College

Shawnee, OK

Shawnee Beauty College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Shawnee Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 2,673
Texas 10,777
New Mexico 956

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 14 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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