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2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region

6 Colleges in the Southeast Region
30,513 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$15,785 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cosmetology isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #226 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 30,513 degrees in cosmetology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Cosmetology School

Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of cosmetology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Cosmetology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the cosmetology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Southeast Region Schools in Cosmetology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
36.6% Growth in Graduates

Wake Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in cosmetology. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #693 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wake Technical Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 71 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Cosmetology degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College receive an earnings boost of around $5,447 above the average income of cosmetology majors.

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1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
3.2% Growth in Graduates

Central Carolina Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in cosmetology. Located in the distant town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1224 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Central Carolina Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 63 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Central Carolina Community College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the cosmetology major at Central Carolina Community College earn $5,401 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
58.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in cosmetology has to take a look at Central Piedmont Community College. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Charlotte. A Best Colleges rank of #931 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Central Piedmont Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 34 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent data year. Cosmetology degree recipients from Central Piedmont Community College earn a boost of approximately $2,432 over the average earnings of cosmetology majors.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
43 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded

Fayetteville Technical Community College is a good decision for students interested in a degree in cosmetology. FTCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fayetteville. This college ranks 31st out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 43 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at FTCC in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
43.5% Growth in Graduates

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in cosmetology. Located in the small city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 43rd out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 46 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at A-B Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the cosmetology degree program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College get $4,117 above the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$12,328 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Sylva, Southwestern Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 76th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 12 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Community College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, cosmetology degree recipients usually earn an average of $12,328 in their early careers.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$11,750 Median Starting Salary

Robeson Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Lumberton. This college ranks 70th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 11 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Robeson Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the cosmetology program make around $11,750 in their early career salary.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 279 193
South Carolina 248 0
Mississippi 234 26
Arkansas 234 1
Alabama 233 110

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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 14,300
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 6,725
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 2,845
Barbering/Barber 2,084
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 1,542
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 1,492
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 485
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 326
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 260
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 163

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Majors Similar to Cosmetology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 5,131
Funeral & Mortuary Science 739
Casino Operations and Services 192

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