by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study cosmetology/cosmetologist, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 18 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing cosmetology/cosmetologist, general, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran cosmetology/cosmetologist, general students better than Houston Community College this year. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for Houston Community College
Wake Technical Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing cosmetology/cosmetologist, general, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cosmetology/cosmetologist, general at Wake Technical Community College
A rank of #3 makes Johnson County Community College one of the top cosmetology/cosmetologist, general colleges for veteran students. Johnson County Community College scores 78.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for Johnson County Community College
A rank of #4 makes Clover Park Technical College one of the top cosmetology/cosmetologist, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for Clover Park Technical College
Veteran students seeking a strong cosmetology/cosmetologist, general program will find one at Golden West College, which ranked #5. Golden West College scores 76.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Lone Star College System landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing cosmetology/cosmetologist, general. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for Lone Star College System
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing cosmetology/cosmetologist, general. Fayetteville Technical Community College scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cosmetology/cosmetologist, general at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Central Piedmont Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best cosmetology/cosmetologist, general colleges for veterans. It scores 74.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cosmetology/cosmetologist, general program at Central Piedmont Community College
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #9 for veteran cosmetology/cosmetologist, general students this year. Central New Mexico Community College scores 73.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the cosmetology/cosmetologist, general program at Central New Mexico Community College
Riverside City College came in at #10 for veteran cosmetology/cosmetologist, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about cosmetology/cosmetologist, general at Riverside City College
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing cosmetology/cosmetologist, general. The school's overall veterans score is 69.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about cosmetology/cosmetologist, general at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
San Jacinto Community College placed #12 among the best cosmetology/cosmetologist, general colleges for veterans. It scores 68.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the cosmetology/cosmetologist, general program at San Jacinto Community College
Spokane Community College came in at #13 for veteran cosmetology/cosmetologist, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 65.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about cosmetology/cosmetologist, general at Spokane Community College
Central Carolina Community College came in at #14 for veteran cosmetology/cosmetologist, general students this year. It scores 65.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the cosmetology/cosmetologist, general program at Central Carolina Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College placed #15 among the best cosmetology/cosmetologist, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing cosmetology/cosmetologist, general. Los Angeles Trade Technical College scores 60.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for Los Angeles Trade Technical College
East Mississippi Community College came in at #17 for veteran cosmetology/cosmetologist, general students this year. East Mississippi Community College scores 60.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full cosmetology/cosmetologist, general report for East Mississippi Community College
San Jose City College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best cosmetology/cosmetologist, general colleges for veterans. San Jose City College scores 51.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cosmetology/cosmetologist, general program at San Jose City College
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying cosmetology/cosmetologist, general: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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