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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kansas
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,382 |
| Minnesota | 1,054 |
| South Dakota | 209 |
| Iowa | 685 |
| North Dakota | 203 |
| Nebraska | 441 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 |
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 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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