by our College Data Analytics Team
Cosmetology is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. 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 22 cosmetology schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School tops our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of North Little Rock, Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School awards are in cosmetology, or about 247 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School
Career Academy Of Hair Design came in at #2 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. About 100% of the degrees Career Academy Of Hair Design awards are in cosmetology, or about 184 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Career Academy Of Hair Design
Academy Of Professional Cosmetology ranks #3 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the city of Rogers, Academy Of Professional Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Academy Of Professional Cosmetology awards are in cosmetology, or about 97 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Academy Of Professional Cosmetology
The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock ranks #4 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the rural area of Sherwood, The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 87 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock
Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas is one of the most focused cosmetology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas is a private for-profit school located in the city of Fayetteville. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas awards are in cosmetology, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas
Academy Of Salon And Spa ranked #6 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Fort Smith, Academy Of Salon And Spa is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Academy Of Salon And Spa awards are in cosmetology, or about 57 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Academy Of Salon And Spa
Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith landed the #7 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Fort Smith, Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 57 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith
Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock comes in at #8 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock
Hot Springs Beauty College landed the #9 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Hot Springs, Hot Springs Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Hot Springs Beauty College awards are in cosmetology, or about 50 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Hot Springs Beauty College
Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro comes in at #10 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro
New Beginnings Beauty Academy comes in at #11 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the town of Pine Bluff, New Beginnings Beauty Academy is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Arthurs Beauty College Inc Jacksonville placed #12 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Arthurs Beauty College Inc Jacksonville is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Arthurs Beauty College Inc Jacksonville
Professional Cosmetology Education Center comes in at #13 for cosmetology focus this year. Professional Cosmetology Education Center is a private for-profit school located in the town of El Dorado. About 100% of the degrees Professional Cosmetology Education Center awards are in cosmetology, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Professional Cosmetology Education Center
Rich Mountain Community College landed the #14 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Rich Mountain Community College is a public school located in the town of Mena. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 39 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Rich Mountain Community College
East Arkansas Community College landed the #15 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. East Arkansas Community College is a public school located in the town of Forrest City. Cosmetology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for East Arkansas Community College
College Of The Ouachitas landed the #16 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Malvern, College Of The Ouachitas is a public institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for College Of The Ouachitas
University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville landed the #17 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Batesville, University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a public institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville
Southern Arkansas University Tech comes in at #18 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Southern Arkansas University Tech
Arkansas State University Newport ranked #19 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the rural area of Newport, Arkansas State University Newport is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Arkansas State University Newport
Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas ranked #20 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas is a public school located in the town of De Queen. About 2% of the degrees Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas awards are in cosmetology, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College comes in at #21 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of North Little Rock, Pulaski Technical College is a public university. Cosmetology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pulaski Technical College
Arkansas Tech University ranked #22 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a public university. Cosmetology accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Arkansas Tech University
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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