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Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in Oklahoma

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in Oklahoma

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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$0 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Oklahoma to see which basic certificate programs offered the best value experiences for cosmetology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in Oklahoma

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Best Oklahoma Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology

#1

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, OK

Our analysis found Clary Sage College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Oklahoma. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#1

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Central Oklahoma College the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. 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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#1

Ponca City Beauty College

Ponca City, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Ponca City Beauty College the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Ponca City Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Ponca City.

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#1

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Francis Tuttle Technology Center the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

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#1

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Metro Technology Centers the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

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Shawnee Beauty College

Shawnee, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Shawnee Beauty College the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Shawnee Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Shawnee.

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Our 2023 rankings named Eves College of Hairstyling the best value school in Oklahoma for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small city of Lawton, Eves College of Hairstyling is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value 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 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 8 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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