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2024 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,569 General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #450 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,569 degrees in general cosmetology/cosmetologist during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Associate Degrees in General Cosmetology

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Best Schools for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general cosmetology degree levels they offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in General Cosmetology

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN
45 General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Saint Paul College if you want to pursue a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Saint Paul. This college ranks 37th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 45 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College in the most recent data year.

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN

Ridgewater College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the remote town of Willmar. This college ranks 41st out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 14 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Ridgewater College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
23.3% Growth in Graduates

Johnson County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #607 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means JCCC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 30 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at JCCC in the most recent data year.

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Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges by State

Explore the best general cosmetology/cosmetologist colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 23
Iowa 648 6
Kansas 599 38

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One of 12 majors within the Cosmetology area of study, General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 1,776
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 348
Barbering/Barber 305
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 94
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 38
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 17
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 11
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 5

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