by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for cosmetology students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 54 associate degrees in cosmetology to qualified students.
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The cosmetology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality cosmetology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in cosmetology.
Waukesha County Technical College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in cosmetology. WCTC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Waukesha County Technical College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in cosmetology needs to look into Schoolcraft College. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Schoolcraft College
Oakland Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in cosmetology. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Oakland Community College
Vincennes University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in cosmetology. Vincennes University is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Vincennes.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Vincennes University
Located in the city of Chicago, Harry S Truman College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in cosmetology from City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College
Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Cleveland.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Remington College - Cleveland Campus
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One of 4 majors within the Personal & Culinary Services area of study, Cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 44 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 6 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 713 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 182 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 1 |
