by our College Data Analytics Team
[Cosmetology](/majors/personal-and-culinary-services/cosmetology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find where cosmetology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose cosmetology graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Tulsa Technology Center the top school for cosmetology graduate earnings in Oklahoma. Tulsa Technology Center is a public school located in the city of Tulsa. Cosmetology graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of about $26,713 a year early in their careers.
Central Oklahoma College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in cosmetology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, cosmetology degree recipients from Central Oklahoma College typically earn about $29,459 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Paul Mitchell The School Tulsa one of the highest-paying schools for cosmetology. Located in the city of Tulsa, Paul Mitchell The School Tulsa is a private for-profit institution. Early-career cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell The School Tulsa make a median of around $19,881 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in cosmetology will find them at Clary Sage College, which ranked #4. Clary Sage College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Students who complete the cosmetology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $20,723.
Academy Of Hair Design Oklahoma City came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Academy Of Hair Design Oklahoma City is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, cosmetology degree recipients from Academy Of Hair Design Oklahoma City typically earn about $17,958 annually.
Jenks Beauty College landed the #6 spot for cosmetology salaries this year. Jenks Beauty College is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Jenks. Early-career cosmetology graduates from Jenks Beauty College make a median of around $20,755 per year.
Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa earned the #7 position for cosmetology graduate earnings this year. Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Broken Arrow. Students who complete the cosmetology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $21,796.
Eves College Of Hairstyling landed the #8 spot for cosmetology salaries this year. Eves College Of Hairstyling is a private for-profit school located in the city of Lawton. After graduating, cosmetology degree recipients from Eves College Of Hairstyling typically earn about $16,690 annually.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center came in at #9 for cosmetology graduate earnings this year. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Early-career cosmetology graduates from Francis Tuttle Technology Center make a median of around $18,999 per year.
Shawnee Beauty College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for cosmetology. Located in the town of Shawnee, Shawnee Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the cosmetology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $16,577.
Southern School Of Beauty Inc ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying cosmetology schools. Located in the town of Durant, Southern School Of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the cosmetology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,640.
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for cosmetology. Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester is a public school located in the town of McAlester. Students who complete the cosmetology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $24,528.
Ponca City Beauty College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Ponca City, Ponca City Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the cosmetology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $16,094.
Woodward Beauty College landed the #14 spot for cosmetology salaries this year. Located in the town of Woodward, Woodward Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. Early-career cosmetology graduates from Woodward Beauty College make a median of around $14,628 per year.
Enid Beauty College earned the #15 position for cosmetology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Enid, Enid Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, cosmetology degree recipients from Enid Beauty College typically earn about $19,439 annually.
Jbs Hair Design And Barber College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying cosmetology schools. Jbs Hair Design And Barber College is a private for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Early-career cosmetology graduates from Jbs Hair Design And Barber College make a median of around $11,273 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their cosmetology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 16 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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