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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 7th in Alabama. In fact, 821 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Alabama 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.

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

Our analysis found Ingram State Technical College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Alabama. ISTC is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Deatsville.

Women make up 31% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Lurleen B Wallace Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Alabama. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Andalusia.

Of the 27 students majoring in cosmetology at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gadsden State Community College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Wallace Community College, Dothan helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public school with a small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

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Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL

Central Alabama Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate cosmetology programs. Central Alabama Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Alexander City.

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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Drake State is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

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H Councill Trenholm State Community 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Montgomery, Trenholm State is a public school with a small student population.

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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus 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 midsize city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 50% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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Shelton State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,516
Georgia 4,283
Arkansas 1,191
North Carolina 2,549
Florida 10,801
Louisiana 3,726
West Virginia 377
Virginia 1,085
Kentucky 1,003
Tennessee 2,270
Mississippi 872

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

Majors Similar 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 23 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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