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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Michigan with 2,766 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Michigan to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular 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.

#1

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Douglas J Aveda Institute to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Michigan. Douglas J Aveda Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of East Lansing.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Michigan College of Beauty-Troy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Michigan. Located in the city of Troy, Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Michigan College of Beauty-Troy

#3

L'esprit Academy

Canton, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means L’esprit Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Canton, L'esprit Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at L’esprit Academy

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Michigan. Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Taylor.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor

#5

Elevate Salon Institute

Royal Oak, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elevate Salon Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Royal Oak, Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, David Pressley School of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Royal Oak, David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Brighton Institute of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Brighton, Brighton Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology

#8

French Academy of Cosmetology

Spring Lake, MI

With a ranking of #8, French Academy of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. French Academy of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Spring Lake.

Of the 38 students majoring in cosmetology at French Academy of Cosmetology, 3% are male and 97% are female.

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Marketti Academy 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Waterford, Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Marketti Academy of Cosmetology Report

#10

Michigan College Of Beauty

Waterford, MI

Michigan College Of Beauty ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Michigan College Of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Waterford.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,897
Wisconsin 1,320
Ohio 3,404
Illinois 3,922

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 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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