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. The schools below are the most focused on cosmetology in the Southeast Region, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
College Factual ranked the 426 cosmetology schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for cosmetology is Aveda Institute Covington. Set in the city of Covington, Aveda Institute Covington is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Aveda Institute Covington awards are in cosmetology, or about 1,941 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Aveda Institute Covington
Health And Style Institute is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Health And Style Institute is a private for-profit school located in the city of Greensboro. About 100% of the degrees Health And Style Institute awards are in cosmetology, or about 387 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Health And Style Institute
A rank of #3 makes Boca Beauty Academy one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Boca Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Boca Raton. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 303 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Boca Beauty Academy
A rank of #4 makes Nouvelle Institute one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Nouvelle Institute is a private for-profit school located in the city of Miami. About 100% of the degrees Nouvelle Institute awards are in cosmetology, or about 268 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Nouvelle Institute
Franklin Academy is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Franklin Academy is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 262 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Franklin Academy
Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc ranked #6 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 250 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc
Florida Barber Academy ranked #7 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Florida Barber Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Plantation. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 249 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Florida Barber Academy
Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School landed the #8 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of North Little Rock, Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 247 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School
The Chrysm Insitute Of Esthetics placed #9 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, The Chrysm Insitute Of Esthetics is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 247 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Chrysm Insitute Of Esthetics
Paul Mitchell The School Esani placed #10 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Roswell, Paul Mitchell The School Esani is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 245 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Esani
Paul Mitchell The School Columbia placed #11 for cosmetology by degree focus. Paul Mitchell The School Columbia is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Columbia. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 235 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
Beauty Academy Of South Florida placed #12 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Hialeah Gardens, Beauty Academy Of South Florida is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 218 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Beauty Academy Of South Florida
Paul Mitchell The School Charleston ranked #13 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of North Charleston, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 205 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Charleston
Pjs College Of Cosmetology Bowling Green comes in at #14 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Pjs College Of Cosmetology Bowling Green is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 202 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pjs College Of Cosmetology Bowling Green
Aveda Arts Sciences Institute Lafayette Arlington landed the #15 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Arlington, Aveda Arts Sciences Institute Lafayette Arlington is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Aveda Arts Sciences Institute Lafayette Arlington awards are in cosmetology, or about 194 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Arts Sciences Institute Lafayette Arlington
Career Academy Of Hair Design ranked #16 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Career Academy Of Hair Design is a private for-profit school located in the city of Springdale. 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 Career Academy Of Hair Design
Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville comes in at #17 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Powder Springs, Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 178 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville
Miami Barber Institute comes in at #18 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Miami Barber Institute is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 171 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Miami Barber Institute
Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie comes in at #19 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the city of Metairie, Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 165 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Metairie
Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Rock Hill landed the #20 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Rock Hill is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 163 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Rock Hill
Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Spartanburg ranked #21 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Spartanburg is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Spartanburg awards are in cosmetology, or about 156 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Spartanburg
Aveda Institute Chapel Hill placed #22 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 152 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Institute Chapel Hill
The Esthetic Institute landed the #23 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Vienna, The Esthetic Institute is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 146 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Esthetic Institute
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy comes in at #24 for cosmetology focus this year. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Boynton Beach. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 144 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy
Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Florence landed the #25 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the rural area of Florence, Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Florence is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Florence awards are in cosmetology, or about 143 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Kenneth Shuler School Of Cosmetology Florence
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This list is compiled 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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