Cosmetology Colleges

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We have detialed information about 1,384 colleges offering cosmetology programs. Narrow your search to find colleges granting certificates and associate's degrees in cosmetology majors.

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Capitol Beauty School1. Capitol Beauty SchoolOmaha, NE
Capitol Beauty School Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Generally safe campus.

Campbellsville University2. Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KY
Campbellsville University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. On-campus housing option. About 11,800 students. Generally safe campus. ROTC programs. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Church. SAT 920, ACT 21 to enroll.

Utah State University3. Utah State UniversityLogan, UT
Utah State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $23k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Roughly 28,000 students. Very dangerous campus. ROTC programs. ACT 24 to enroll.

Nouvelle Institute4. Nouvelle InstituteMiami, FL
Nouvelle Institute Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Great retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

NUC University5. NUC UniversityBayamon, PR
NUC University Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $8k. About 26,800 students. Safe campus.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla6. Inter American University of Puerto Rico AguadillaAguadilla, PR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $5k. More than 3,200 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are offered.

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy Worcester7. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy WorcesterWorcester, MA
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy Worcester Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 300 students. Generally safe campus.

Aveda Institute Denver8. Aveda Institute DenverDenver, CO
Aveda Institute Denver Rating
Great student retention rate. Over 400 students. Safe campus.

The Salon Professional Academy9. The Salon Professional AcademySherwood, AR
The Salon Professional Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare10. Skinworks School of Advanced SkincareSalt Lake City, UT
Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare Rating
Great student retention rate. About 200 students. Safe campus.


Idaho State University12. Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID
Idaho State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $24k. Affordable on-campus housing. About 12,400 students. Dangerous campus. ROTC programs are available.

Acaydia School of Aesthetics13. Acaydia School of AestheticsProvo, UT
Acaydia School of Aesthetics Rating
Excellent student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Montclair State University14. Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
Montclair State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $21k. Above average on-campus housing. Roughly 21,800 students. Dangerous campus. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1050 to enroll.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German15. Inter American University of Puerto Rico San GermanSan German, PR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $5k. Cheap on-campus housing option. Around 3,300 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are offered.

Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills16. Paul Mitchell the School Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI
Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.

Technical College of the Rockies17. Technical College of the RockiesDelta, CO
Technical College of the Rockies Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Around 300 students. Safe campus.

The Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner School18. The Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolFrederick, MD
The Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner School Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Keune Academy by 12419. Keune Academy by 124Lawrenceville, GA
Keune Academy by 124 Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady20. Paul Mitchell the School SchenectadySchenectady, NY
Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Northern Michigan University21. Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI
Northern Michigan University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. More than 7,000 students. Very dangerous campus. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.

Northwood Technical College22. Northwood Technical CollegeShell Lake, WI
Northwood Technical College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Approximately 2,700 students. Safe campus.

Red Rocks Community College23. Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO
Red Rocks Community College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $15k. Roughly 6,500 students. Relatively safe campus. ROTC programs are available.

Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College24. Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa, CA
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College Rating
Excellent student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Laurel Business Institute25. Laurel Business InstituteUniontown, PA
Laurel Business Institute Rating
Associate's degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $11k. More than 400 students. Safe campus.

Arkansas Tech University26. Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR
Arkansas Tech University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $12k. Affordable on-campus housing. About 9,500 students. Very dangerous campus. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

Penn Commercial Business Technical School27. Penn Commercial Business Technical SchoolWashington, PA
Penn Commercial Business Technical School Rating
Associate's degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $11k. Around 300 students. Safe campus.

Collectiv Academy28. Collectiv AcademySandy, UT
Collectiv Academy Rating
Over 100 students. Safe campus.

J D Academy of Salon and Spa29. J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville, CA
J D Academy of Salon and Spa Rating
Outstanding retention rate. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Pivot Point Academy30. Pivot Point AcademyBloomingdale, IL
Pivot Point Academy Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus.

Capri Beauty College31. Capri Beauty CollegeNew Lenox, IL
Capri Beauty College Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Casal Aveda Institute32. Casal Aveda InstituteNiles, OH
Casal Aveda Institute Rating
More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Clary Sage College33. Clary Sage CollegeTulsa, OK
Clary Sage College Rating
3 cosmetology majors. More than 500 students. Safe campus.

Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design Provo34. Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design ProvoProvo, UT
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design Provo Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Outstanding student retention rate. About 200 students. Safe campus.

Carver Career Center35. Carver Career CenterCharleston, WV
Carver Career Center Rating
Associate's degrees. Excellent retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Guayama36. Inter American University of Puerto Rico GuayamaGuayama, PR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Guayama Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Around 1,700 students. Safe campus.

Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg37. Summit Salon Academy PerrysburgPerrysburg, OH
Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg Rating
Great retention rate. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Saddleback College38. Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA
Saddleback College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. More than 16,700 students. Safe campus.


Santa Monica College40. Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA
Santa Monica College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $9k. Over 22,400 students. Generally safe campus.

Skin Institute41. Skin InstituteSaint Louis, MO
Skin Institute Rating
Outstanding retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Fullerton College42. Fullerton CollegeFullerton, CA
Fullerton College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Roughly 18,400 students. Generally safe campus.

The Salon Professional Academy Evansville43. The Salon Professional Academy EvansvilleEvansville, IN
The Salon Professional Academy Evansville Rating
Great retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics44. Catherine Hinds Institute of EstheticsWoburn, MA
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon45. Inter American University of Puerto Rico BayamonBayamon, PR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon Rating
2 cosmetology majors. Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Affordable on-campus housing. Around 3,900 students. Safe campus. ROTC programs are available.

E Q School of Hair Design46. E Q School of Hair DesignCouncil Bluffs, IA
E Q School of Hair Design Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Trinity Valley Community College47. Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX
Trinity Valley Community College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $5k. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 5,400 students. Relatively safe campus.

Medspa Academies48. Medspa AcademiesSouth Jordan, UT
Medspa Academies Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 300 students. Safe campus.

Penrose Academy49. Penrose AcademyScottsdale, AZ
Penrose Academy Rating
Excellent student retention rate. Around 400 students. Safe campus.

Midland College50. Midland CollegeMidland, TX
Midland College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $5k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Roughly 5,500 students. Relatively safe campus.

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Cosmetology Programs by State

Alabama
We list 25 cosmetology schools and colleges in Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Deatsville, Jasper, Bay Minette, Hoover, and 18 other cities. Approximately 700 cosmetology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in AL is around $9,100.

Arizona
Our directory contains 20 cosmetology schools and colleges in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria, Holbrook, and 8 more cities. Approximately 800 cosmetology diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in AZ is about $9,100.

Arkansas
Get the details about 26 cosmetology schools and colleges in Fort Smith, Little Rock, Russellville, Conway, Jacksonville, Rogers, Newport, and 20 other cities. Around 600 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in AR: $5,200.

California
Learn about 115 cosmetology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Garden Grove, San Jose, Modesto, Oakland, Palm Desert, and 79 more cities. Approximately 4,100 cosmetology diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in CA is around $9,300.

Colorado
Our listing contains 24 cosmetology schools and colleges in Colorado Springs, Denver, Lakewood, Aurora, Grand Junction, Rangely, Delta, and 14 more cities. Approximately 1,200 cosmetology diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in CO: $12,600.

Connecticut
Learn about 8 cosmetology schools and colleges in Bridgeport, Waterbury, Wethersfield, North Haven, Newtown, and Wallingford. About 300 cosmetology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in CT is approximately $16,500.

Delaware
We reviewed 4 cosmetology schools and colleges in Newark and Dagsboro. About 200 cosmetology diplomas are awarded every year.

District of Columbia
Read about 2 cosmetology schools and colleges in Washington. Around 100 cosmetology degrees are awarded each year.

Florida
Our listing contains 105 cosmetology schools and colleges in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, Lakeland, West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, and 68 more cities. Around 3,200 cosmetology degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in FL is roughly $9,900.

Georgia
Our directory contains 39 cosmetology schools and colleges in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Augusta, Savannah, Athens, Columbus, Griffin, and 27 other cities. Approximately 2,100 cosmetology diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in GA - $4,900.

Hawaii
Our directory contains 3 cosmetology schools and colleges in Honolulu and Kahului. About 200 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in HI is around $8,300.

Idaho
We list 13 cosmetology schools and colleges in Boise, Nampa, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Jerome, Burley, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and Chubbuck. Around 400 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in ID is around $12,100.

Illinois
Our listing contains 67 cosmetology schools and colleges in Chicago, Joliet, Springfield, Normal, Calumet City, Niles, Rockford, and 49 more cities. Approximately 1,600 cosmetology diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in IL is approximately $10,900.

Indiana
Our listing contains 27 cosmetology schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Evansville, Merrillville, Vincennes, Carmel, and 17 more cities. Around 900 cosmetology degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in IN: $15,300.

Iowa
Read about 19 cosmetology schools and colleges in Fort Dodge, Davenport, Council Bluffs, Mason City, Calmar, Des Moines, Sioux City, and 14 more cities. About 400 cosmetology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in IA is approximately $6,800.

Kansas
Read about 19 cosmetology schools and colleges in Wichita, Overland Park, Goodland, Salina, Dodge City, Liberal, Hutchinson, and 12 other cities. Approximately 1,000 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in KS is about $4,200.

Kentucky
Learn about 21 cosmetology schools and colleges in Lexington, Bowling Green, Louisville, Paintsville, Glasgow, Somerset, Belfry, and 11 more cities. Around 700 cosmetology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in KY is approximately $18,800.

Louisiana
We reviewed 33 cosmetology schools and colleges in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Houma, Metairie, Shreveport, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and 16 more cities. About 1,700 cosmetology degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in LA is roughly $12,200.

Maine
Get the details about 1 cosmetology school in Augusta. Approximately 100 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year.

Maryland
We list 17 cosmetology schools and colleges in Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Salisbury, Bel Air, New Carrollton, Hillcrest Heights, Frederick, and 12 other cities. Approximately 600 cosmetology degrees are awarded every year.

Massachusetts
Our listing contains 18 cosmetology schools and colleges in Malden, Worcester, Boston, Lunenburg, Woburn, Fall River, Springfield, and 12 more cities. Around 600 cosmetology diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in MA is around $8,300.

Michigan
Our listing contains 35 cosmetology schools and colleges in Waterford, Bay City, East Lansing, Mount Pleasant, Detroit, Brighton, Grayling, and 26 more cities. Around 1,100 cosmetology diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in MI is about $16,900.

Minnesota
We reviewed 15 cosmetology schools and colleges in Plymouth, Woodbury, Fergus Falls, White Bear Lake, Saint Cloud, Minneapolis, Winona, and 12 more cities. Approximately 600 cosmetology degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in MN - $6,300.

Mississippi
Learn about 24 cosmetology schools and colleges in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Gulfport, Decatur, Laurel, Senatobia, Raymond, and 18 more cities. Around 600 cosmetology degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in MS is roughly $5,700.

Missouri
We list 23 cosmetology schools and colleges in Saint Louis, Springfield, Kansas City, Joplin, Saint Robert, Columbia, Rolla, and 15 other cities. About 900 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every year.

Montana
Learn about 3 cosmetology schools and colleges in Great Falls, Butte, and Bozeman. Around 100 cosmetology degrees are granted each year.

Nebraska
Read about 5 cosmetology schools and colleges in Lincoln and Omaha. About 300 cosmetology diplomas are awarded each year.

Nevada
Read about 10 cosmetology schools and colleges in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. Approximately 700 cosmetology degrees are granted every year.

New Hampshire
Read about 7 cosmetology schools and colleges in Somersworth, Keene, Portsmouth, Hooksett, West Lebanon, Laconia, and Bedford. About 300 cosmetology degrees are awarded every year.

New Jersey
We reviewed 22 cosmetology schools and colleges in Egg Harbor, North Plainfield, Westampton, Cherry Hill, Kenilworth, Toms River, Freehold, and 19 other cities. About 900 cosmetology diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in NJ is roughly $21,500.

New Mexico
Get the details about 13 cosmetology schools and colleges in Albuquerque, Gallup, Clovis, Las Cruces, Farmington, Rio Rancho, Hobbs, and 7 more cities. Approximately 500 cosmetology diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in NM - $4,400.

New York
We list 35 cosmetology schools and colleges in Rochester, New York City, Bronx, West Seneca, Brooklyn, Elmira, Mattydale, and 25 more cities. Approximately 2,000 cosmetology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in NY: $7,000.

North Carolina
We reviewed 66 cosmetology schools and colleges in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Asheville, Clinton, and 54 more cities. Approximately 1,800 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in NC is roughly $8,300.

North Dakota
Our directory contains 3 cosmetology schools and colleges in Fargo and Grand Forks. Approximately 100 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted each year.

Ohio
We list 47 cosmetology schools and colleges in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Niles, Strongsville, Brunswick, Mentor, and 40 other cities. Around 1,400 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in OH: $13,100.

Oklahoma
We list 41 cosmetology schools and colleges in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, Ponca City, Enid, Stillwater, McAlester, and 25 more cities. Approximately 1,100 cosmetology diplomas are granted each year.

Oregon
Get the details about 18 cosmetology schools and colleges in Happy Valley, Salem, Portland, Medford, Tualatin, Corvallis, Klamath Falls, and 11 more cities. Approximately 400 cosmetology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in OR is around $8,800.

Pennsylvania
Our directory contains 54 cosmetology schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Whitehall, Altoona, Uniontown, Butler, Lancaster, and 36 more cities. About 1,900 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in PA: $14,200.

Puerto Rico
We reviewed 36 cosmetology schools and colleges in Bayamon, San Juan, Caguas, Arecibo, Aguadilla, Mayaguez, Barranquitas, and 14 more cities. Approximately 2,600 cosmetology diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in PR: $7,500.

Rhode Island
We reviewed 2 cosmetology schools and colleges in Cranston. About 200 cosmetology diplomas are granted every academic year.

South Carolina
We reviewed 25 cosmetology schools and colleges in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, Goose Creek, Spartanburg, North Augusta, Beaufort, and 14 more cities. About 800 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in SC - $10,400.

South Dakota
Read about 6 cosmetology schools and colleges in Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Box Elder. Around 200 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in SD: $6,600.

Tennessee
Get the details about 41 cosmetology schools and colleges in Memphis, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Nashville, Cookeville, Huntsville, and 30 other cities. Approximately 1,300 cosmetology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in TN is about $10,700.

Texas
Learn about 129 cosmetology schools and colleges in San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Laredo, El Paso, Dallas, Amarillo, and 81 more cities. Around 5,400 cosmetology diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in TX is roughly $5,100.

Utah
Learn about 30 cosmetology schools and colleges in Provo, Logan, Saint George, Ogden, Holladay, West Jordan, Cedar City, and 19 other cities. Approximately 1,900 cosmetology diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in UT: $4,200.

Vermont
Read about 1 cosmetology school in Williston. Around 100 cosmetology diplomas are awarded every academic year.

Virginia
Our listing contains 18 cosmetology schools and colleges in Newport News, Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Culpeper, Roanoke, Hampton, Vienna, and 12 more cities. Approximately 600 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded every year.

Washington
Our directory contains 26 cosmetology schools and colleges in Everett, Spokane, Tacoma, Shoreline, Spokane Valley, Seattle, Federal Way, and 16 other cities. About 1,000 cosmetology degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in WA is around $6,200.

West Virginia
Our listing contains 11 cosmetology schools and colleges in Charleston, Foster, Buckhannon, Martinsburg, Clarksburg, Beckley, Princeton, and 7 more cities. Around 200 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in WV: $7,700.

Wisconsin
Our directory contains 29 cosmetology schools and colleges in Madison, Wausau, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Eau Claire, Appleton, Fond du Lac, and 18 other cities. Around 600 cosmetology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in WI is roughly $6,500.

Wyoming
Read about 3 cosmetology schools and colleges in Torrington, Riverton, and Cheyenne. About 100 cosmetology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for cosmetology programs in WY is approximately $9,500.