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 110 cosmetology schools in Florida 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 Florida.
Leading the list of the most focused cosmetology schools is Boca Beauty Academy. 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. See more about cosmetology at Boca Beauty Academy
Nouvelle Institute came in at #2 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Nouvelle Institute is a private for-profit school located in the city of Miami. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 268 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Nouvelle Institute
A rank of #3 makes Florida Barber Academy one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Florida Barber Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Plantation. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 249 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Florida Barber Academy
Beauty Academy Of South Florida ranks #4 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Hialeah Gardens, Beauty Academy Of South Florida is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Beauty Academy Of South Florida awards are in cosmetology, or about 218 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Beauty Academy Of South Florida
A rank of #5 makes Miami Barber Institute one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Located in the suburb of Miami, Miami Barber Institute is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 171 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Miami Barber Institute
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy comes in at #6 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Boynton Beach, Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy awards are in cosmetology, or about 144 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Robert Fiance Beauty Schools Perth Amboy
American Beauty Schools comes in at #7 for cosmetology focus this year. American Beauty Schools is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 138 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for American Beauty Schools
Shear Excellence Hair Academy ranked #8 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Tampa, Shear Excellence Hair Academy is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Shear Excellence Hair Academy awards are in cosmetology, or about 137 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Shear Excellence Hair Academy
The Salon Professional Academy Ft Myers placed #9 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Fort Myers, The Salon Professional Academy Ft Myers is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees The Salon Professional Academy Ft Myers awards are in cosmetology, or about 135 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy Ft Myers
Paul Mitchell The School Orlando comes in at #10 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Oviedo, Paul Mitchell The School Orlando is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 119 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Orlando
Summit Salon Academy Gainesville ranked #11 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Gainesville, Summit Salon Academy Gainesville is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Summit Salon Academy Gainesville awards are in cosmetology, or about 87 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Summit Salon Academy Gainesville
Kaizen Beauty Academy ranked #12 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Kaizen Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Pembroke Pines. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 83 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Kaizen Beauty Academy
Cozmo Beauty School landed the #13 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Cozmo Beauty School is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bonita Springs. About 100% of the degrees Cozmo Beauty School awards are in cosmetology, or about 82 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Cozmo Beauty School
The Salon Professional Academy Melbourne landed the #14 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. The Salon Professional Academy Melbourne is a private for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. About 100% of the degrees The Salon Professional Academy Melbourne awards are in cosmetology, or about 77 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy Melbourne
Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers comes in at #15 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the rural area of Fort Myers, Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers awards are in cosmetology, or about 71 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers
Paul Mitchell The School Jacksonville placed #16 for cosmetology by degree focus. Paul Mitchell The School Jacksonville is a private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Jacksonville awards are in cosmetology, or about 70 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Jacksonville
Empire Beauty School Lakeland ranked #17 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Empire Beauty School Lakeland is a private for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 69 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Empire Beauty School Lakeland
North Florida Cosmetology Institute Inc placed #18 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Tallahassee, North Florida Cosmetology Institute Inc is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for North Florida Cosmetology Institute Inc
Florida Academy Of Health And Beauty ranked #19 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Oakland Park, Florida Academy Of Health And Beauty is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 63 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Florida Academy Of Health And Beauty
Paul Mitchell The School Tampa landed the #20 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Tampa, Paul Mitchell The School Tampa is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Tampa
Salon Professional Academy Elevate Salon Institute ranked #21 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Miami Beach, Salon Professional Academy Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 56 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Salon Professional Academy Elevate Salon Institute
Empire Beauty School Tampa comes in at #22 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Tampa, Empire Beauty School Tampa is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Empire Beauty School Tampa awards are in cosmetology, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Empire Beauty School Tampa
Bellasa Professional Institute ranked #23 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Miami Springs, Bellasa Professional Institute is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Bellasa Professional Institute
Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale placed #24 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Plantation, Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale
Kck Beauty And Barber Academy landed the #25 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Kck Beauty And Barber Academy 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. See more about cosmetology at Kck Beauty And Barber Academy
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused cosmetology list:
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This ranking is produced 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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