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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in New Jersey with 2,419 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in New Jersey 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.

Check out the cosmetology basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.

Our 2023 rankings named Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology the most popular school in New Jersey for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Pine Brook, Christine Valmy International School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology

#2

Total Image Beauty Academy

Union City, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Total Image Beauty Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Total Image Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Union City.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Voorhees, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 137 students majoring in cosmetology at Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness, 1% are male and 99% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness Report

#4

Parisian Beauty School

Hackensack, NJ

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Parisian Beauty School is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Hackensack, Parisian Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 128 students majoring in cosmetology at Parisian Beauty Academy, 3% are male and 97% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Parisian Beauty School Report

#5

Pro Beauty Academy

Edison, NJ

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pro Beauty Academy is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Pro Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Edison.

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

Full Cosmetology at Pro Beauty Academy Report

#6

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

Innovate Salon Academy ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Innovate Salon Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Plainfield.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at Innovate Salon Academy

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West New York.

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Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ewing.

Of the 97 students majoring in cosmetology at Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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#9

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

With a ranking of #9, Shore Beauty School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Shore Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Egg Harbor Township.

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#10

Artistic Academy of Hair Design

Morris Plains, NJ

Artistic Academy of Hair Design 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 #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Morris Plains, Artistic Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 5,055
Pennsylvania 3,378
Maryland 1,103
Delaware 343
District of Columbia 160

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 21 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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