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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in the United States with 34,706 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 the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 348 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the cosmetology basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington the most popular school in the Southeast Region for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small suburb of Covington, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 989 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington, 1% are male and 99% are female.
Out of the 348 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Boca Beauty Academy landed the # 2 spot on the list. Boca Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Boca Raton.
Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend La Belle Beauty Academy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, La Belle Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Celebrity School of Beauty. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Celebrity School of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miami.
Of the 361 students majoring in cosmetology at Celebrity School of Beauty, 1% are male and 99% are female.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 278 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee, 1% are male and 99% are female.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee
La Belle Beauty School 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hialeah, La Belle Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
With a ranking of #7, Aveda Institute - South Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Aveda Institute - South Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Davie.
Of the 435 students majoring in cosmetology at Aveda Institute - South Florida, 2% are male and 98% are female.
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry 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 #8 on the list. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Casselberry.
About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.
Full Cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry Report
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers 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. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hollywood.
Of the 237 students majoring in cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers, 3% are male and 97% are female.
Full Cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers Report
Southeastern Esthetics Institute landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Blue Cliff College - Metairie ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Metairie.
About 99% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 1% are male.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Metairie
Parisian Spa Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Parisian Spa Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
With a ranking of #13, American Institute of Beauty did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. American Institute of Beauty is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Largo.
About 97% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 3% are male.
Georgia Northwestern Technical 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 #14 on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.
Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the city of West Palm Beach.
Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Full Cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach Report
The Chrysm Insitute of Esthetics came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. The Chrysm Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
Of the 157 students majoring in cosmetology at The Chrysm Institute, 1% are male and 99% are female.
Savannah Technical 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 #17 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Savannah, Savannah Tech is a public school with a small student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 22% are male.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Savannah Technical College
Palm Beach State College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.
Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
The Esthetic Institute came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. The Esthetic Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.
M-DCPS The English Center came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. The English Center is a small public school located in the large city of Miami.
Of the 111 students majoring in cosmetology at The English Center, 1% are male and 99% are female.
Sheridan Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Hollywood, Sheridan Technical College is a public 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 Sheridan Technical College
Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland 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. Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Parkland.
About 99% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 1% are male.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical 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 #23 on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Valdosta.
Of the 167 students majoring in cosmetology at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 13% are male and 87% are female.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Clarkston.
Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
With a ranking of #25, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. CGTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Warner Robins.
Of the 203 students majoring in cosmetology at CGTC, 16% are male and 84% are female.
Full Cosmetology at Central Georgia Technical College Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Award Winners
This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 348 different Southeast cosmetology schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL |
| 51 | Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy - Lakeland | Lakeland, FL |
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette | Lafayette, LA |
| 54 | Summit Salon Academy - Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 55 | Athens Technical College | Athens, GA |
| 55 | Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy - Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 57 | Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC |
| 57 | Gould’s Academy | Memphis, TN |
| 59 | Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN |
| 60 | American Beauty Schools | Miami, FL |
| 61 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 61 | Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy | Reston, VA |
| 61 | Academy of Hair Technology | Greenville, SC |
| 64 | Austin’s Beauty College Inc | Clarksville, TN |
| 65 | ||
| 66 | Blue Cliff College - Alexandria | Alexandria, LA |
| 66 | Academy of Cosmetology | Merritt Island, FL |
| 68 | Bellasa Professional Institute | North Miami, FL |
| 68 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg | Spartanburg, SC |
| 68 | Pensacola State College | Pensacola, FL |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1,516 |
| Georgia | 4,283 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| Florida | 10,801 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Alabama | 821 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Cosmetology Focus Areas
Most Popular Majors Related to Cosmetology
| 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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