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2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

6 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
13,309 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,465 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, cosmetology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #226 out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For 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 degree. Combined, these schools handed out 13,309 degrees in cosmetology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Cosmetology School

Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of cosmetology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Cosmetology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Cosmetology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in the Great Lakes Region

The schools below may not offer all types of cosmetology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Cosmetology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
41.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in cosmetology has to check out Waukesha County Technical College. WCTC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Pewaukee. A Best Colleges rank of #622 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WCTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 53 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at WCTC in the most recent data year. Those cosmetology students who get their degree from Waukesha County Technical College earn $6,760 more than the average cosmetology student.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Waukesha County Technical College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI

Schoolcraft College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cosmetology. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 37th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 1 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Schoolcraft College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Schoolcraft College

3
Oakland Community College crest
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI

Oakland Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in cosmetology. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills. This college ranks 31st out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 1 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Oakland Community College

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Vincennes University crest
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
37.5% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Vincennes University if you want to pursue a degree in cosmetology. Vincennes University is a large public university located in the remote town of Vincennes. A Best Colleges rank of #544 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vincennes University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 8 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Undergraduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
67 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
76.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Chicago, Harry S Truman College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 48th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

After graduation, cosmetology degree recipients typically earn around $11,858 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College

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Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Cleveland.

There were about 15 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Remington College - Cleveland Campus in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, cosmetology degree recipients typically earn around $15,441 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Remington College - Cleveland Campus

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 6
Ohio 314 15
Illinois 304 19
Indiana 294 8
Wisconsin 273 6

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One of 4 majors within the Personal & Culinary Services area of study, Cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 5,845
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 4,646
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 1,356
Barbering/Barber 837
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 252
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 155
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 139
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 53
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 25
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 1,900
Funeral & Mortuary Science 355
Other Personal & Culinary Services 1

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