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2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
3,922 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,593 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cosmetology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #226 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in Illinois ranking.

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Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in Illinois

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the cosmetology degree levels they offer.

Top Illinois Schools in Cosmetology

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

City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cosmetology. Harry S Truman College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Chicago.

Students who receive their degree from the cosmetology program make around $11,858 in their early career salary.

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

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 1,669
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 1,632
Barbering/Barber 241
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 190
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 91
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 66
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 33

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 668
Funeral & Mortuary Science 135

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