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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas

11 Colleges
$19,504 Avg Salary
$9,752 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 2nd in Kansas. In fact, 1,184 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas

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

#1

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

Our 2023 rankings named Mitsu Sato Hair Academy the best school in Kansas for cosmetology students. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas list. Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.

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#3

Z Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Z Hair Academy is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eric Fisher Academy. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas list. Eric Fisher Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Wichita.

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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Wichita helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Kansas. Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Wichita.

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#6

Bellus Academy

Manhattan, KS

Bellus Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

With a ranking of #7, Crave Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Wichita, Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#8

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

With a ranking of #8, Johnson County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Kansas City Kansas Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Hays Academy of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the town of Hays, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,382
Minnesota 1,054
South Dakota 209
Iowa 685
North Dakota 203
Nebraska 441

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

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 11 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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