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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the U.S.

We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in the U.S. that offer Cosmetology degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 1,995 Cosmetology schools located within the U.S. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the U.S. for 2021
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1 | Aveda Institute-Covington | Covington, LA |
Aveda Institute-Covington offers 2 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a private school in a small suburb. In 2015, 2,049 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 2,049 Certificates degrees. |
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2 | Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO |
Emily Griffith Technical College offers 2 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a public school in a large city. In 2015, 83 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 83 Certificates degrees. |
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3 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
Arkansas Tech University offers 1 Cosmetology Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a remote town. In 2015, 15 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 15 Certificates degrees. |
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4 | Northwest Louisiana Technical College | Minden, LA |
Northwest Louisiana Technical College offers 2 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a small public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 11 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 11 Certificates degrees. | |||
5 | Olympian Academy of Cosmetology | Alamogordo, NM |
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology offers 5 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a private school in a remote town. In 2015, 393 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 393 Certificates degrees. |
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6 | Utah State University | Logan, UT |
Utah State University offers 1 Cosmetology Degree program. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 5 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 5 Associate's degrees. | Based on 36 Reviews |
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7 | Honolulu Community College | Honolulu, HI |
Honolulu Community College offers 2 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a large city. In 2015, 31 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 18 Associate's degrees, and 13 Certificates degrees. |
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8 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 3 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a small public college in a remote town. In 2015, 22 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 22 Certificates degrees. | |||
9 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI |
Northern Michigan University offers 2 Cosmetology Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a remote town. In 2015, 18 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 18 Certificates degrees. | Based on 28 Reviews |
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10 | Make-up Designory | Burbank, CA |
Make-up Designory offers 1 Cosmetology Degree program. It's a private school in a mid sized city. In 2015, 623 students graduated in the study area of Cosmetology with students earning 623 Certificates degrees. |
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List of all Cosmetology Colleges in the U.S.
School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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Aveda Institute-Covington Covington, LA | 15 : 1 | 2,070 | |
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Emily Griffith Technical College Denver, CO | 87 : 1 | 4,144 | |
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Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR |
2/5
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28 : 1 | 12,054 |
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Northwest Louisiana Technical College Minden, LA |
2/5
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34 : 1 | 2,924 |
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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology Alamogordo, NM | 27 : 1 | 1,068 | |
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Utah State University Logan, UT |
2/5
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32 : 1 | 28,622 |
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Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI |
2/5
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28 : 1 | 4,328 |
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN |
2/5
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34 : 1 | 3,026 |
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Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI |
3/5
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24 : 1 | 8,303 |
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Make-up Designory Burbank, CA | 10 : 1 | 204 | |
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Douglas J Aveda Institute East Lansing, MI | 17 : 1 | 997 | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX |
2/5
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41 : 1 | 5,661 |
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Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI |
2/5
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21 : 1 | 7,928 |
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Tulsa Technology Center-Broken Arrow Campus Broken Arrow, OK | 41 : 1 | 653 | |
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI |
2/5
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12 : 1 | 2,894 |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis, TN | 20 : 1 | 894 | |
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Siena Heights University Adrian, MI |
4/5
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20 : 1 | 2,707 |
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA |
1/5
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50 : 1 | 14,650 |
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Mountainland Applied Technology College Lehi, UT | 34 : 1 | 2,117 | |
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El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA |
1/5
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46 : 1 | 24,001 |
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY |
2/5
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35 : 1 | 5,980 |
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Odessa College Odessa, TX |
2/5
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30 : 1 | 5,473 |
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Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI |
2/5
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35 : 1 | 6,294 |
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Parisian Beauty School Hackensack, NJ | 20 : 1 | 316 | |
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN |
2/5
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36 : 1 | 6,391 |