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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah

22 Colleges
$19,005 Avg Salary
$9,027 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

With 21 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #160 most popular major in Utah.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Utah to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah

Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

#1

Medspa Academies

South Jordan, UT

Our 2023 rankings named Medspa Academies the best school in Utah for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of South Jordan, National Institute of Medical Aesthetics is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at National Institute of Medical Aesthetics accumulate an average of around $12,125 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Acaydia School of Aesthetics. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah list. Located in the city of Provo, Acaydia School of Aesthetics is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Acaydia School of Aesthetics accumulate an average of around $7,668 in student debt.

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#3

Mandalyn Academy

American Fork, UT

Out of the 22 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Mandalyn Academy landed the # 3 spot on the list. Mandalyn Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of American Fork.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Mandalyn Academy accumulate an average of around $9,076 in student debt.

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#4

Skin Science Institute

Salt Lake City, UT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Skin Science Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah list. Skin Science Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Skin Science Institute take out is $9,000.

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#5

The Barber School

Midvale, UT

The excellent programs at The Barber School helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Utah. Located in the large suburb of Midvale, The Barber School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from The Barber School take out $7,200 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Provo.

Cosmetology majors at Taylor Andrews Academy - Provo take out an average of $10,556 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Collectiv Academy

Midvale, UT

Collectiv Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah list. Located in the large suburb of Midvale, Collectiv Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Collectiv Academy take out is $9,800.

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Cameo College of Essential Beauty landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Murray, Cameo College of Essential Beauty is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Cameo College of Essential Beauty accumulate an average of around $5,500 in student debt.

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Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Utah ranking. Located in the suburb of West Jordan, Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan take out is $10,556.

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With a ranking of #10, Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Holladay.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City take out $10,556 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 15
Wyoming 22

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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