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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,843 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

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 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 Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Colorado 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Our 2023 rankings named Xenon International Academy-Denver the most popular school in Colorado for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Xenon International School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Aurora.

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

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Out of the 20 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Denver landed the # 2 spot on the list. Aveda Institute - Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

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

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#3

International Salon and Spa Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend International Salon and Spa Academy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. International Salon and Spa Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

About 94% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 6% are male.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Stacey James Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. Stacey James Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Parker.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, TSPA - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Red Rocks Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

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#8

United Beauty College

Denver, CO

United Beauty College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the large city of Denver, United Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 75% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #9, Pickens Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Pickens Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Aurora.

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Trinidad State Junior 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 #10 on the list. Located in the remote town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 2,876
Idaho 1,174
Montana 184
Wyoming 65

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 20 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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