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. 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 42 schools in Tennessee that offer cosmetology awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on cosmetology in Tennessee, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for cosmetology is Franklin Academy. Franklin Academy is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 262 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Franklin Academy
A rank of #2 makes Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. 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. Get the full cosmetology details for Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc
Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville ranks #3 for cosmetology by degree focus. Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Powder Springs. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville awards are in cosmetology, or about 178 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro Nashville
A rank of #4 makes Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro awards are in cosmetology, or about 143 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro
A rank of #5 makes Goulds Academy one of the most focused schools for cosmetology. Located in the city of Memphis, Goulds Academy is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 142 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Goulds Academy
Empire Beauty School E Memphis comes in at #6 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the city of Memphis, Empire Beauty School E Memphis is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Empire Beauty School E Memphis
Jenny Lea Academy Of Cosmetology Johnson City comes in at #7 for cosmetology focus this year. Jenny Lea Academy Of Cosmetology Johnson City is a private for-profit school located in the city of Johnson City. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 108 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Jenny Lea Academy Of Cosmetology Johnson City
Empire Beauty School Nashville comes in at #8 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Brentwood, Empire Beauty School Nashville is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 100 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Empire Beauty School Nashville
Paul Mitchell The School Memphis comes in at #9 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the city of Memphis, Paul Mitchell The School Memphis is a private for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Memphis awards are in cosmetology, or about 91 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Memphis
Austins Beauty College Inc landed the #10 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Clarksville, Austins Beauty College Inc is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 83 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Austins Beauty College Inc
Queen City College ranked #11 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Clarksville, Queen City College is a private for-profit institution. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 75 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Queen City College
Franklin Hair Academy School Of Cosmetology placed #12 for cosmetology by degree focus. Franklin Hair Academy School Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school located in the city of Franklin. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 66 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Franklin Hair Academy School Of Cosmetology
Fayetteville College Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences placed #13 for cosmetology by degree focus. Fayetteville College Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences is a private for-profit school located in the town of Fayetteville. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Fayetteville College Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences
Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville ranked #14 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville is a private for-profit school located in the city of Powder Springs. About 100% of the degrees Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville awards are in cosmetology, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville
Sweetwater Institute Of Cosmetology comes in at #15 for cosmetology focus this year. Located in the town of Sweetwater, Sweetwater Institute Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Sweetwater Institute Of Cosmetology
Career Beauty College placed #16 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the town of Lawrenceburg, Career Beauty College is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Career Beauty College
Arnolds Beauty School comes in at #17 for cosmetology focus this year. Arnolds Beauty School is a private for-profit school located in the town of Milan. About 100% of the degrees Arnolds Beauty School awards are in cosmetology, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Arnolds Beauty School
Image Maker Beauty Institute placed #18 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Hendersonville, Image Maker Beauty Institute is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Image Maker Beauty Institute
Love Beauty School Inc ranked #19 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Located in the town of Manchester, Love Beauty School Inc is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Love Beauty School Inc
The Salon Professional Academy Nashville placed #20 for cosmetology by degree focus. Located in the city of Nashville, The Salon Professional Academy Nashville is a private for-profit university. Cosmetology accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for The Salon Professional Academy Nashville
Elite College Of Cosmetology placed #21 for cosmetology by degree focus. Set in the town of Lexington, Elite College Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 100% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Elite College Of Cosmetology
Goulds Academy Bartlett placed #22 for cosmetology by degree focus. Goulds Academy Bartlett is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bartlett. About 97% of the degrees Goulds Academy Bartlett awards are in cosmetology, or about 144 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Goulds Academy Bartlett
Sandra Academy Of Salon Services Inc comes in at #23 for cosmetology focus this year. Set in the town of New Tazewell, Sandra Academy Of Salon Services Inc is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 89% of all degrees awarded are in cosmetology, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Sandra Academy Of Salon Services Inc
Genesis Career College Cookeville ranked #24 on our list of the most focused cosmetology schools. Genesis Career College Cookeville is a private for-profit school located in the town of Cookeville. Cosmetology accounts for around 85% of the degrees granted here, or about 164 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Genesis Career College Cookeville
Genesis Career College Lebanon landed the #25 spot among the most focused cosmetology schools. Genesis Career College Lebanon is a private for-profit school located in the town of Lebanon. Cosmetology accounts for around 54% of the degrees granted here, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Genesis Career College Lebanon
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused cosmetology list:
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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