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2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools

34 Ranked Colleges
107,895 Degrees Awarded
$8,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Cosmetology Schools

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Cosmetology Schools” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 107,895 people earned their degree in cosmetology, making the major the 226th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, cosmetology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $17,007 and had an average of $10,898 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Best Value Cosmetology Schools” ranking, we looked at 34 colleges that offer a degree in cosmetology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great cosmetology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the cosmetology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Cosmetology Schools

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Cosmetology Schools.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Cosmetology

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Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clover Park Technical College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools. Clover Park Technical College is a small public school situated in Lakewood, Washington. It awarded 94 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our cosmetology students list, CPTC has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. It costs about $7,488 for Cosmetology students per year to attend CPTC.

Full Clover Park Technical College Cosmetology Report

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Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Cosmetology Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Houston Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 130 students in 2020-2021.

Houston Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. It costs about $4,813 for Cosmetology students per year to attend Houston Community College.

Read more about Cosmetology at Houston Community College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johnson County Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools. Johnson County Community College is located in Overland Park, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

JCCC also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $13,371 for Cosmetology students per year to attend Johnson County Community College.

Full Johnson County Community College Cosmetology Report

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Paul College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 103 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Saint Paul College also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list, coming in at #6. The yearly cost to attend Saint Paul College is $11,507 for cosmetology students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Saint Paul College

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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 #5 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 34 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Piedmont Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. It costs about $5,710 for cosmetology students per year to attend Central Piedmont Community College.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Central Piedmont Community College

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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. Central New Mexico Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 34 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CNM, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CNM is $3,322 for Cosmetology students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Central New Mexico Community College

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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina

Central Carolina Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. Central Carolina Community College is a public institution located in Sanford, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Carolina Community College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Central Carolina Community College is $5,398 for Cosmetology students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Central Carolina Community College

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. This large school is located in Pasadena, Texas, and it awarded 193 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

San Jacinto College also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list, coming in at #10. It costs about $9,638 for Cosmetology students per year to attend San Jacinto College.

Read full report on Cosmetology at San Jacinto Community College

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota

Ridgewater College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking, coming in at #9. This small school is located in Willmar, Minnesota, and it awarded 20 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Ridgewater College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. It costs about $11,436 for Cosmetology students per year to attend Ridgewater College.

Full Ridgewater College Cosmetology Report

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With a ranking of #10, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Waukesha County Technical College is located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

WCTC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend WCTC is $9,749 for cosmetology students.

Full WCTC Cosmetology Report

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake Technical Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.

Wake Technical Community College also took the #9 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. It costs about $6,767 for cosmetology students per year to attend Wake Technical Community College.

Read more about Cosmetology at Wake Technical Community College

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a medium-sized school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 43 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

FTCC also took the #13 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. It costs about $4,337 for Cosmetology students per year to attend FTCC.

Read more about Cosmetology at FTCC

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Lee College
Baytown, Texas

Lee College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Lee College is a medium-sized public school situated in Baytown, Texas. It awarded 66 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lee College, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lee College is $4,831 for cosmetology students.

Read more about Cosmetology at Lee College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, Texas

With a ranking of #14, Lone Star College System did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. North Harris Montgomery is a large public school situated in The Woodlands, Texas. It awarded 83 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

North Harris Montgomery did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Lone Star College System is $8,711 for cosmetology students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at North Harris Montgomery

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking, coming in at #15. Asheville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

A-B Tech also took the #19 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $5,600 for Cosmetology students.

Full A-B Tech Cosmetology Report

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, California

With a ranking of #16, Cerritos College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Cerritos College is a fairly large public school situated in Norwalk, California. It awarded 77 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cerritos College, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. It costs about $2,310 for cosmetology students per year to attend Cerritos College.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Cerritos College

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, California

With a ranking of #17, Golden West College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Golden West College is located in Huntington Beach, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 89 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

Golden West College also took the #11 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Golden West College is $4,024 for cosmetology students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Golden West College

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Citrus College
Glendora, California

Citrus College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. Citrus College is a medium-sized public school situated in Glendora, California. It awarded 134 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Citrus College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Citrus College is $4,579 for cosmetology students.

Full Citrus College Cosmetology Report

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Trinidad State Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking, coming in at #19. Trinidad State Junior College is located in Trinidad, Colorado and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our cosmetology students list, Trinidad State Junior College has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Trinidad State Junior College is $10,667 for cosmetology students.

Full Trinidad State Junior College Cosmetology Report

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. Weatherford College is located in Weatherford, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our cosmetology students list, Weatherford College has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Weatherford College is $8,323 for Cosmetology students.

Full Weatherford College Cosmetology Report

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a medium-sized school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 59 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. It costs about $9,346 for cosmetology students per year to attend Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

Read more about Cosmetology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College

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Robeson Community College
Lumberton, North Carolina

Robeson Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking, coming in at #22. This small school is located in Lumberton, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our cosmetology students list, Robeson Community College has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. It costs about $5,755 for cosmetology students per year to attend Robeson Community College.

Full Robeson Community College Cosmetology Report

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Riverside City College
Riverside, California

Riverside City College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Riverside City College is a fairly large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 48 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Riverside City College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Riverside City College is $6,593 for Cosmetology students.

Read more about Cosmetology at Riverside City College

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Douglas Education Center
Monessen, Pennsylvania

Douglas Education Center ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools list. Monessen, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 112 students in 2020-2021.

Douglas Education Center also took the #21 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Douglas Education Center is $25,467 for Cosmetology students.

Full Douglas Education Center Cosmetology Report

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Navarro College
Corsicana, Texas

Navarro College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools ranking. Corsicana, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $14,373 for Cosmetology students per year to attend Navarro College.

Full Navarro College Cosmetology Report

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