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Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 157 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 99% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 1% are male.

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#2

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove, CA

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Advance Beauty College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Garden Grove, Advance Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 8% are male.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Asian-American International Beauty College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Far Western US Region . Asian-American International Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westminster.

Of the 387 students majoring in cosmetology at Asian-American International Beauty College, 17% are male and 83% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Everett.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

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Out of the 157 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 249 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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Milan Institute-Clovis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Clovis, Milan Institute-Clovis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Aveda Institute Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Aveda Institute Las Vegas ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Aveda Institute Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.

Of the 233 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute Las Vegas, 2% are male and 98% are female.

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#8

Coastline Beauty College

Fountain Valley, CA

Coastline Beauty College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Coastline Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Fountain Valley.

About 90% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 10% are male.

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#9

My Le's Beauty College

Sacramento, CA

My Le’s Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. My Le's Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Sacramento.

Women make up 76% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #10, Bellus Academy - Poway did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Bellus Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Poway.

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#11

Federico Beauty Institute

Sacramento, CA

With a ranking of #11, Federico Beauty Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Federico Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 165 students majoring in cosmetology at Federico Beauty Institute, 2% are male and 98% are female.

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#12

Career Academy of Beauty

Garden Grove, CA

Career Academy of Beauty came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Garden Grove, Career Academy of Beauty is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Paul Mitchell the School Modesto ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, Paul Mitchell the School Modesto is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 226 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Modesto, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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Salon Success Academy - Upland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Salon Success Academy - Upland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Upland.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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#15

Bellus Academy - National City

Chula Vista, CA

Bellus Academy - National City came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 199 students majoring in cosmetology at Bellus Academy, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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#16

Cosmo Beauty Academy

Sacramento, CA

Cosmo Beauty Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, CBA is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.

Of the 136 students majoring in cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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Salon Success Academy - Corona came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Corona, Salon Success Academy - Corona is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Reno, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.

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With a ranking of #20, California College of Barbering and Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Stockton, CAL CBC is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 172 students majoring in cosmetology at CAL CBC, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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International College of Cosmetology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. International College of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Oakland.

Of the 95 students majoring in cosmetology at International College of Cosmetology, 11% are male and 89% are female.

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Salon Success Academy - Redlands came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Salon Success Academy - Redlands is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Redlands.

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#23

Cinta Aveda Institute

San Francisco, CA

Cinta Aveda Institute landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of San Francisco, Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
24 Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa Costa Mesa, CA
25 Alhambra Beauty College Alhambra, CA
26 Palace Beauty College Los Angeles, CA
27 J D Academy of Salon and Spa Danville, CA
28 Studio Beauty School Spokane Valley, WA
28 Bellus Academy - El Cajon El Cajon, CA
30 Academy for Salon Professionals Northridge, CA
31 Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena Pasadena, CA

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,041
California 10,294
Oregon 1,020
Nevada 1,575
Hawaii 183

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 25 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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