by our College Data Analytics Team
Cosmetology is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in cosmetology than other colleges that offer the major.
College Factual ranked the 57 cosmetology schools in Pennsylvania by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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Below are the schools where cosmetology makes up the largest share of degrees in Pennsylvania.
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to cosmetology than Jean Madeline Aveda Institute. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Jean Madeline Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Jean Madeline Aveda Institute awards are in cosmetology, or about 219 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
A rank of #2 makes The Beauty Institute Ambler one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Set in the suburb of Ambler, The Beauty Institute Ambler is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 208 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Beauty Institute Ambler
South Hills Beauty Academy Inc ranks #3 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Pittsburgh, South Hills Beauty Academy Inc is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees South Hills Beauty Academy Inc awards are in cosmetology, or about 164 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for South Hills Beauty Academy Inc
American Barber Academy is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Reading, American Barber Academy is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 127 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at American Barber Academy
The Beauty Institute Allentown is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Whitehall, The Beauty Institute Allentown is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees The Beauty Institute Allentown awards are in cosmetology, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Beauty Institute Allentown
Metro Beauty Academy comes in at #6 for cosmetology focus this year. Metro Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Allentown. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 113 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Metro Beauty Academy
Bella Capelli Academy comes in at #7 for cosmetology focus this year. Bella Capelli Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Monroeville. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 103 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Bella Capelli Academy
Altoona Beauty School Inc comes in at #8 for cosmetology focus this year. Altoona Beauty School Inc is a private for-profit school located in the city of Altoona. 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 Altoona Beauty School Inc
Empire Beauty School Center City Philadelphia comes in at #9 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Empire Beauty School Center City Philadelphia is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Center City Philadelphia awards are in cosmetology, or about 99 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Center City Philadelphia
Empire Beauty School Springfield landed the #10 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Empire Beauty School Springfield is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Springfield. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Springfield awards are in cosmetology, or about 99 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Empire Beauty School Springfield
Bucks County School Of Beauty Culture Inc ranked #11 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Feasterville, Bucks County School Of Beauty Culture Inc is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Bucks County School Of Beauty Culture Inc awards are in cosmetology, or about 92 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Bucks County School Of Beauty Culture Inc
The Salon Professional Academy ranked #12 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Collegeville, The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 92 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Salon Professional Academy
Empire Beauty School Wyoming Valley comes in at #13 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Moosic, Empire Beauty School Wyoming Valley is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 91 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Wyoming Valley
Divine Crown Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #14 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Harrisburg, Divine Crown Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 89 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Divine Crown Academy Of Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School Ne Philadelphia comes in at #15 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Empire Beauty School Ne Philadelphia is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Ne Philadelphia awards are in cosmetology, or about 89 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Ne Philadelphia
Empire Beauty School Harrisburg landed the #16 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Empire Beauty School Harrisburg is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Harrisburg. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Harrisburg awards are in cosmetology, or about 78 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Harrisburg
The Beauty School Stroudsburg ranked #17 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Stroudsburg, The Beauty School Stroudsburg is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees The Beauty School Stroudsburg awards are in cosmetology, or about 76 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for The Beauty School Stroudsburg
Empire Beauty School Lehigh Valley placed #18 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Whitehall, Empire Beauty School Lehigh Valley is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Lehigh Valley awards are in cosmetology, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Empire Beauty School Lehigh Valley
The Salon Professional Academy Altoona placed #19 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Altoona, The Salon Professional Academy Altoona is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees The Salon Professional Academy Altoona awards are in cosmetology, or about 66 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Salon Professional Academy Altoona
Empire Beauty School Cheltenham comes in at #20 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Wyncote, Empire Beauty School Cheltenham is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Empire Beauty School Cheltenham
Venus Beauty Academy comes in at #21 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Aston, Venus Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Venus Beauty Academy
Empire Beauty School Lancaster comes in at #22 for cosmetology focus this year. Empire Beauty School Lancaster is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 61 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Lancaster
Barber School Of Pittsburgh placed #23 for cosmetology by degree focus. Barber School Of Pittsburgh is a private for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 58 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Barber School Of Pittsburgh
Empire Beauty School Shamokin Dam placed #24 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the town of Shamokin Dam, Empire Beauty School Shamokin Dam is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Shamokin Dam awards are in cosmetology, or about 56 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Shamokin Dam
Fountain Of Youth Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #25 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Fountain Of Youth Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Fountain Of Youth Academy Of Cosmetology
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to cosmetology:
These schools also award degrees in cosmetology and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Cosmetology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Indiana County Technology Center | Indiana, PA | 26% |
| #52 | Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program | Reynoldsville, PA | 17% |
| #53 | Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset, PA | 16% |
| #54 | York County School Of Technology Adult And Continuing Education | York, PA | 10% |
| #55 | Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center | Johnstown, PA | 8% |
| #56 | Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology | Pleasant Gap, PA | 8% |
| #57 | Community College Of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | 0.5% |
This ranking is produced 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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