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Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas

2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas

11 Colleges
$19,504 Avg Salary
$8,598 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,184 degrees and certificates from a Kansas school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

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 small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.

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The excellent programs at Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Kansas. Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

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#3

Z Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

The excellent programs at Z Hair Academy helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Kansas. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Wichita. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas list. Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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 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

Crave Beauty Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in the 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

Johnson County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.

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Kansas City Kansas Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Hays Academy of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Hays, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a 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 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

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 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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