A program that prepares individuals to massage and treat the face, neck, and body with advanced chemical and cosmetic preparations and esthetic medical treatments, and to function as licensed master or medical estheticians in dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices as well as in salons and spas. Includes instruction in advanced anatomy and physiology, skin properties and disorders, sanitation and infection control, advanced facial treatments, spa body treatments, advanced extractions, corrective makeup, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lymphatic drainage and advanced massage techniques, pre- and post-operative esthetic skin care, client/patient evaluation and care, applicable laws and regulations, and business practices.
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Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
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1 | Boca Beauty Academy | 84 | 30% | N/A |
2 | Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett | 80 | 46% | N/A |
3 | Bellus Academy-Poway | 69 | 20% | N/A |
4 | Acaydia School of Aesthetics | 65 | 77% | N/A |
5 | New Dimensions Beauty Academy Inc | 58 | 43% | N/A |
6 | Academy of Massage and Bodywork | 56 | 62% | N/A |
7 | The Esthetic Institute | 45 | 38% | N/A |
8 | Bellus Academy-El Cajon | 42 | 35% | N/A |
9 | Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton | 37 | 38% | N/A |
10 | The Chrysm Insitute of Esthetics | 34 | 31% | N/A |
11 | Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy | 28 | 41% | N/A |
12 | Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology | 28 | 27% | N/A |
13 | Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare | 27 | 47% | N/A |
14 | Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City | 25 | 17% | N/A |
15 | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics | 25 | 14% | N/A |
16 | Mandalyn Academy | 24 | 46% | N/A |
17 | D'Jay's Institute of Cosmetology and Esthiology | 23 | 66% | N/A |
18 | Aveda Institute-Provo | 22 | 27% | N/A |
19 | Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design | 21 | 28% | N/A |
20 | Laird Institute of Spa Therapy | 20 | 49% | N/A |
21 | Daytona College | 20 | 14% | N/A |
22 | Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | 18 | 43% | N/A |
23 | Austin's Beauty College Inc | 17 | 59% | N/A |
24 | New York Institute of Beauty | 17 | 11% | N/A |
25 | Paul Mitchell the School-Logan | 16 | 23% | N/A |
26 | Paroba College of Cosmetology | 15 | 12% | N/A |
27 | Cameo College of Essential Beauty | 14 | 13% | N/A |
28 | Cinta Aveda Institute | 14 | 8% | N/A |
29 | Avi Career Training | 14 | 24% | N/A |
30 | Celebrity School of Beauty | 13 | 5% | N/A |
31 | Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance | 11 | 10% | N/A |
32 | Renaissance Academie | 10 | 20% | N/A |
33 | Aesthetic Science Institute | 8 | 9% | N/A |
34 | Beauty Schools of America-Homestead | 4 | 1% | N/A |
35 | Skin Science Institute | 3 | 3% | N/A |
36 | Top Nails & Hair Beauty School | 2 | 2% | N/A |
37 | Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology | 1 | 6% | N/A |
38 | Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy | 1 | 1% | N/A |
39 | Paul Mitchell the School-Esani | 1 | 1% | N/A |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Master Aesthetician/Esthetician program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.