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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma

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Finding the Best Cosmetology Basic Certificate School for You

Cosmetology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Oklahoma. With 1,553 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.

#1

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, OK

Our analysis found Central Oklahoma College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Oklahoma. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

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#2

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, OK

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clary Sage College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

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#3

Jenks Beauty College

Jenks, OK

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jenks Beauty College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Jenks Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Jenks.

Of the 119 students majoring in cosmetology at Jenks Beauty College, 3% are male and 97% are female.

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#4

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, OK

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a great place for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a small public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at Francis Tuttle Technology Center

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Oklahoma. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Eves College of Hairstyling 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 small city of Lawton, Eves College of Hairstyling is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 8% are male.

Full Cosmetology at Eves College of Hairstyling Report

#7

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK

Metro Technology Centers ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

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#8

Shawnee Beauty College

Shawnee, OK

With a ranking of #8, Shawnee Beauty College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Shawnee Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee.

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

Read full report on Cosmetology at Shawnee Beauty College

With a ranking of #9, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Ardmore, Southern Tech is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Yukon Beauty College Inc 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 suburb of Yukon, Yukon Beauty College Inc is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 2,673
Texas 10,777
New Mexico 956

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 19 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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