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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma
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 2021-2022, 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 small private for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metro Technology Centers. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
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.
The excellent programs at Academy of Hair Design - Oklahoma City helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Oklahoma. Academy of Hair Design - Oklahoma City is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.
Out of the 14 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Oklahoma College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Clary Sage College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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JB’s Hair Design and Barber College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, JB's Hair Design and Barber College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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 town of Enid.
Shawnee Beauty College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Shawnee Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Shawnee.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,673 |
| Texas | 10,777 |
| New Mexico | 956 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 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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