by our College Data Analytics Team
Cosmetology is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on cosmetology — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 191 cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on cosmetology in the Great Lakes Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to cosmetology than Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology. Set in the city of Schaumburg, Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 380 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology
Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Chester. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 356 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview ranks #3 for cosmetology by degree focus. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bridgeview. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 338 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview
A rank of #4 makes Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Indianapolis. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 287 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis
A rank of #5 makes Raphaels School Of Beauty Culture Inc Alliance one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Set in the town of Alliance, Raphaels School Of Beauty Culture Inc Alliance is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 256 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Raphaels School Of Beauty Culture Inc Alliance
G Skin And Beauty Institute ranked #6 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. G Skin And Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oakbrook. About 100% of the degrees G Skin And Beauty Institute awards are in cosmetology, or about 246 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for G Skin And Beauty Institute
Cosmetology And Spa Academy placed #7 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology And Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 244 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Cosmetology And Spa Academy
Lesprit Academy ranked #8 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Canton, Lesprit Academy is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 241 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Lesprit Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland comes in at #9 for cosmetology focus this year. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Highland. About 100% of the degrees Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland awards are in cosmetology, or about 235 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland
Aveda Institute Columbus placed #10 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Columbus, Aveda Institute Columbus is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 222 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Aveda Institute Columbus
Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis landed the #11 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis is a private for-profit school located in the city of Carmel. About 100% of the degrees Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis awards are in cosmetology, or about 215 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis
Taylortown School Of Beauty Inc landed the #12 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Taylor, Taylortown School Of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 205 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Taylortown School Of Beauty Inc
David Pressley School Of Cosmetology comes in at #13 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Royal Oak, David Pressley School Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees David Pressley School Of Cosmetology awards are in cosmetology, or about 185 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at David Pressley School Of Cosmetology
Elevate Salon Institute placed #14 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Royal Oak, Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 175 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Elevate Salon Institute
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville landed the #15 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Libertyville, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville awards are in cosmetology, or about 163 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville
Creative Images Institute Of Cosmetology North Dayton ranked #16 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Creative Images Institute Of Cosmetology North Dayton is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Creative Images Institute Of Cosmetology North Dayton awards are in cosmetology, or about 159 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Creative Images Institute Of Cosmetology North Dayton
Michigan College Of Beauty Troy placed #17 for cosmetology by degree focus. Michigan College Of Beauty Troy is a private for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 156 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Michigan College Of Beauty Troy
The Salon Professional Academy Evansville placed #18 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Evansville, The Salon Professional Academy Evansville is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 149 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Salon Professional Academy Evansville
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw comes in at #19 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 148 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw
Elite School Of Cosmetology placed #20 for cosmetology by degree focus. Elite School Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school located in the town of Norwalk. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 138 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Elite School Of Cosmetology
Labarberia Institute Of Hair comes in at #21 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Mayfield Hts, Labarberia Institute Of Hair is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 137 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Labarberia Institute Of Hair
Empire Beauty School Michigan ranked #22 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Empire Beauty School Michigan is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 126 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Michigan
Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville landed the #23 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clarksville. About 100% of the degrees Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville awards are in cosmetology, or about 126 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Pjs College Of Cosmetology Clarksville
Pivot Point Academy placed #24 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Bloomingdale, Pivot Point Academy is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Pivot Point Academy awards are in cosmetology, or about 122 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pivot Point Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville comes in at #25 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Urbana, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 122 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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