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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region

48 Ranked Colleges
30,513 Degrees Awarded
Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region

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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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 30,513 cosmetology graduates with average earnings and debt of $15,785 and $11,630 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 48 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in cosmetology. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in cosmetology.

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Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region cosmetology students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Cosmetology in the Southeast Region

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Out of the 48 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shelton State Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Full Shelton State Community College Cosmetology Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gadsden State Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region. Gadsden State Community College is a public institution located in Gadsden, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 57 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Gadsden State Community College Cosmetology Report

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Robeson Community College
Lumberton, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robeson Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lumberton, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified ’s cosmetology students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Robeson Community College

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James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, North Carolina

Out of the 48 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, James Sprunt Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Kenansville, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s cosmetology students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Cosmetology at James Sprunt Community College

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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Piedmont Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Western Piedmont Community College is a small public school situated in Morganton, North Carolina. It awarded 18 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Cosmetology at WPCC

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Haywood Community College
Clyde, North Carolina

Haywood Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Haywood Community College is a public institution located in Clyde, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Cosmetology at Haywood Community College

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Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, North Carolina

Southeastern Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Southeastern Community College is a small school located in Whiteville, North Carolina that handed out 8 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southeastern Community College Cosmetology Report

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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina

Central Carolina Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Central Carolina Community College is located in Sanford, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Central Carolina Community College

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Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Cosmetology at NW-SCC

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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 25 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Cosmetology at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

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Halifax Community College
Weldon, North Carolina

Halifax Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Weldon, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Full Halifax Community College Cosmetology Report

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Sampson Community College
Clinton, North Carolina

Sampson Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Clinton, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Cosmetology at Sampson Community College

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Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Northeast Alabama Community College is a small public school situated in Rainsville, Alabama. It awarded 30 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Northeast Cosmetology Report

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Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Sandhills Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Pinehurst, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cosmetology degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Cosmetology at SCC

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Bladen Community College
Dublin, North Carolina

With a ranking of #14, Bladen Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. BCC is a public institution located in Dublin, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Cosmetology at BCC

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Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, Mississippi

With a ranking of #16, Coahoma Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Coahoma Community College is a small public school situated in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It awarded 31 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Coahoma Community College

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Beaufort County Community College
Washington, North Carolina

Beaufort County Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Beaufort County Community College is a small public school situated in Washington, North Carolina. It awarded 21 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Beaufort County Community College

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Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, Surry Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Surry Community College is located in Dobson, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Surry Community College

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East Mississippi Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. EMCC is a small public school situated in Scooba, Mississippi. It awarded 45 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full EMCC Cosmetology Report

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Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina

With a ranking of #20, Nash Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Nash Community College is a small public school situated in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It awarded 11 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Nash Community College

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Bevill State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Jasper, Alabama, and it awarded 11 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Cosmetology at Bevill State Community College

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Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Blue Ridge Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Blue Ridge Community College is a public institution located in Flat Rock, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Cosmetology at Blue Ridge Community College

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. This medium-sized school is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and it awarded 46 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full A-B Tech Cosmetology Report

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. FTCC is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Randolph Community College
Asheboro, North Carolina

Randolph Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Randolph Community College is located in Asheboro, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Cosmetology at Randolph Community College

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