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.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 25 schools in Colorado that offer cosmetology awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on cosmetology in Colorado, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for cosmetology is International Salon And Spa Academy. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, International Salon And Spa Academy is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 184 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for International Salon And Spa Academy
A rank of #2 makes Xenon International Academy Denver one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Set in the city of Aurora, Xenon International Academy Denver is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Xenon International Academy Denver awards are in cosmetology, or about 167 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Xenon International Academy Denver
Paul Mitchell The School Denver came in at #3 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Paul Mitchell The School Denver is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Denver awards are in cosmetology, or about 148 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Paul Mitchell The School Denver
Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs came in at #4 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 104 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Colorado Springs
Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs ranks #5 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 99 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs
Stacey James Institute landed the #6 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Parker, Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Stacey James Institute awards are in cosmetology, or about 80 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Stacey James Institute
The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs ranked #7 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 59 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy Colorado Springs
United Beauty College comes in at #8 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Denver, United Beauty College is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 50 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for United Beauty College
Empire Beauty School Thornton landed the #9 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Thornton, Empire Beauty School Thornton is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 40 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Empire Beauty School Thornton
Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins comes in at #10 for cosmetology focus this year. Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Loveland. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Cheeks International Academy Of Beauty Culture Fort Collins
Empire Beauty School Aurora ranked #11 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Aurora, Empire Beauty School Aurora is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Aurora
Aveda Institute Denver ranked #12 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Denver, Aveda Institute Denver is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 96% of the degrees granted here, or about 259 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Institute Denver
Institute Of Business And Medical Careers placed #13 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Institute Of Business And Medical Careers is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 80% of the degrees granted here, or about 414 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Institute Of Business And Medical Careers
Delta Montrose Technical College placed #14 for cosmetology by degree focus. Delta Montrose Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Delta. About 32% of the degrees Delta Montrose Technical College awards are in cosmetology, or about 88 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Delta Montrose Technical College
Emily Griffith Technical College placed #15 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Denver, Emily Griffith Technical College is a public university. At this school, roughly 26% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 199 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Emily Griffith Technical College
Intellitec College Grand Junction placed #16 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Intellitec College Grand Junction is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 24% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 143 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Intellitec College Grand Junction
Pickens Technical College placed #17 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Aurora, Pickens Technical College is a public university. At this school, roughly 15% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 107 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pickens Technical College
Lamar Community College ranked #18 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Lamar Community College is a public school located in the town of Lamar. Cosmetology accounts for around 10% of the degrees granted here, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Lamar Community College
Trinidad State Junior College ranked #19 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 60 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Trinidad State Junior College
Colorado Northwestern Community College comes in at #20 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the rural area of Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public university. Cosmetology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Arapahoe Community College landed the #21 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public institution. About 5% of the degrees Arapahoe Community College awards are in cosmetology, or about 94 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Arapahoe Community College
Northeastern Junior College placed #22 for cosmetology by degree focus. Northeastern Junior College is a public school located in the town of Sterling. Cosmetology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Northeastern Junior College
Otero Junior College comes in at #23 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the town of La Junta, Otero Junior College is a public university. About 4% of the degrees Otero Junior College awards are in cosmetology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Otero Junior College
Pueblo Community College comes in at #24 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public university. Cosmetology accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 82 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Pueblo Community College
Red Rocks Community College landed the #25 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public university. About 3% of the degrees Red Rocks Community College awards are in cosmetology, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Red Rocks Community College
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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