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2024 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

8 Colleges in the Southwest Region
194 Associate Degrees
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #126 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for general cosmetology/cosmetologist students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 194 associate degrees in general cosmetology/cosmetologist to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist School for Your Associate Degree

Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region The general cosmetology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general cosmetology/cosmetologist students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in the Southwest Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist.

Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in General Cosmetology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Houston Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Houston Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Central New Mexico Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Central New Mexico Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

San Jacinto Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Pasadena.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from San Jacinto Community College

4
North Harris Montgomery crest
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Lone Star College System if you want to pursue an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Lone Star College System

5
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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Weatherford College

6
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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Navarro College is a medium-sized public college located in the distant town of Corsicana.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Navarro College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Webster, Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Remington College - North Houston Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Houston.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Remington College - North Houston Campus

Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges by State

Explore the best general cosmetology/cosmetologist schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 420 150
Arizona 349 13
New Mexico 255 31

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General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is one of 12 different types of Cosmetology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to General Cosmetology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 7
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 3
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 1

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