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2023 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

6 Ranked Colleges
14,300 Degrees Awarded
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 46,395 people earned their degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist, making the major the 450th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 14,300 general cosmetology/cosmetologist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology” ranking, we looked at 6 colleges that offer a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general cosmetology/cosmetologist programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the general cosmetology/cosmetologist program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region vets studying general cosmetology.

Top 6 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 20 degrees to qualified ’s general cosmetology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying general cosmetology list, FTCC has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, FTCC supports 10,932 students, and 2,618 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,269 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,321. During this same period, 24 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Piedmont Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology. Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Piedmont Community College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 619 of the 16,668 students enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 301 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,195. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Piedmont Community College]](/colleges/central-piedmont-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 25 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Wake Technical Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 21,760 students enrolled at Wake Technical Community College, 1,066 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 564 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,224. To help with additional expenses, 6 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Wake Technical Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Carolina Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology list. Central Carolina Community College is a public institution located in Sanford, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying general cosmetology list, Central Carolina Community College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,154 students enrolled at Central Carolina Community College, 355 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 147 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,415. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Central Carolina Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Carolina Community College]](/colleges/central-carolina-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s general cosmetology students in 2020-2021.

A-B Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 6,601 students enrolled at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 230 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 140 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,770. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College]](/colleges/asheville-buncombe-technical-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Robeson Community College
Lumberton, North Carolina

Robeson Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for General Cosmetology list. Located in Lumberton, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified ’s general cosmetology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region vets studying general cosmetology list, Robeson Community College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Robeson Community College supports 1,828 students, and 87 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 26 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,186. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Robeson Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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