by our College Data Analytics Team
Cosmetology is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on cosmetology in Illinois, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 57 schools in Illinois offering cosmetology.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on cosmetology in Illinois, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology tops our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school located in the city of Schaumburg. About 100% of the degrees Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology awards are in cosmetology, or about 380 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview ranks #2 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Bridgeview, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 338 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview
G Skin And Beauty Institute ranks #3 for cosmetology by degree focus. G Skin And Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oakbrook. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 246 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for G Skin And Beauty Institute
A rank of #4 makes Cosmetology And Spa Academy one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Located in the suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology And Spa Academy is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 244 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Cosmetology And Spa Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville came in at #5 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Libertyville. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 163 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw placed #6 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Chicago, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw awards are in cosmetology, or about 148 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw
Pivot Point Academy comes in at #7 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Bloomingdale, Pivot Point Academy is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 122 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pivot Point Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville landed the #8 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Urbana, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 122 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin comes in at #9 for cosmetology focus this year. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin is a private for-profit school located in the city of Elgin. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 122 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin
Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute landed the #10 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Skokie, Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute awards are in cosmetology, or about 113 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford comes in at #11 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Rockford, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford awards are in cosmetology, or about 109 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights ranked #12 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Glendale Heights. About 100% of the degrees Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights awards are in cosmetology, or about 106 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights
John Amico School Of Hair Design ranked #13 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Oak Forest, John Amico School Of Hair Design is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 100 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for John Amico School Of Hair Design
Aveda Institute Chicago placed #14 for cosmetology by degree focus. Aveda Institute Chicago is a private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 97 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Institute Chicago
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria comes in at #15 for cosmetology focus this year. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria is a private for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 96 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria
Paul Mitchell The School Bradley placed #16 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Tinley Park, Paul Mitchell The School Bradley is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 95 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Bradley
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne landed the #17 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne awards are in cosmetology, or about 91 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne
University Of Spa And Cosmetology Arts landed the #18 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. University Of Spa And Cosmetology Arts is a private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 89 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at University Of Spa And Cosmetology Arts
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Normal placed #19 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Normal, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Normal is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 80 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Normal
Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology comes in at #20 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Oswego, Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology awards are in cosmetology, or about 75 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School Chicago placed #21 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Chicago, Paul Mitchell The School Chicago is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 70 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Chicago
Ultimate Touch Barber College comes in at #22 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Richton Park, Ultimate Touch Barber College is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Ultimate Touch Barber College
Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford comes in at #23 for cosmetology focus this year. Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford is a private for-profit school located in the city of Rockford. About 100% of the degrees Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford awards are in cosmetology, or about 55 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford
Capri Beauty College New Lenox landed the #24 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Capri Beauty College New Lenox is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of New Lenox. About 100% of the degrees Capri Beauty College New Lenox awards are in cosmetology, or about 53 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Capri Beauty College New Lenox
Networks Barber College ranked #25 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Calumet City, Networks Barber College is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 50 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Networks Barber College
These schools are also among the most focused for cosmetology this year:
These schools also award degrees in cosmetology and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Cosmetology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 2% |
| #52 | Highland Community College Freeport | Freeport, IL | 2% |
| #53 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | 2% |
| #54 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 1% |
| #55 | Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | 1% |
| #56 | College Of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | 0.7% |
| #57 | Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College | Olney, IL | 0.6% |
The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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