by our College Data Analytics TeamCosmetology is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most cosmetology students each year.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared yearly graduations across the 229 schools in the Great Lakes Region offering cosmetology.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors in the Great Lakes Region, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular cosmetology schools is Douglas J Aveda Institute. Set in the city of East Lansing, Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution. Douglas J Aveda Institute graduated around 832 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Douglas J Aveda Institute
Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology is one of the most popular cosmetology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Schaumburg, Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit university. Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology graduated around 359 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology
Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati ranks #3 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of West Chester, Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati is a private for-profit institution. Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati graduated around 356 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Aveda Fredrics Institute Cincinnati
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview came in at #4 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgeview, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 338 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview
G Skin And Beauty Institute ranks #5 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Oakbrook, G Skin And Beauty Institute is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 246 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for G Skin And Beauty Institute
Cosmetology And Spa Academy ranked #6 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Cosmetology And Spa Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Crystal Lake. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 244 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Cosmetology And Spa Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland placed #7 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Highland. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland graduated around 235 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Highland
Aveda Institute Columbus comes in at #8 for cosmetology this year. Aveda Institute Columbus is a private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. This school awarded about 222 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Aveda Institute Columbus
Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis placed #9 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Carmel, Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 215 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis
Lesprit Academy ranked #10 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Canton, Lesprit Academy is a private for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 210 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Lesprit Academy
Raphaels School Of Beauty Culture Inc Alliance placed #11 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Raphaels School Of Beauty Culture Inc Alliance is a private for-profit school located in the town of Alliance. This school awarded about 198 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Raphaels School Of Beauty Culture Inc Alliance
David Pressley School Of Cosmetology placed #12 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. David Pressley School Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Royal Oak. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 185 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for David Pressley School Of Cosmetology
Taylortown School Of Beauty Inc ranked #13 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Taylor, Taylortown School Of Beauty Inc is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 171 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Taylortown School Of Beauty Inc
Elevate Salon Institute placed #14 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Royal Oak, Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 170 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Elevate Salon Institute
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis placed #15 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Indianapolis. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis graduated around 170 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville comes in at #16 for cosmetology this year. Located in the suburb of Libertyville, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville is a private for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 163 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw placed #17 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw is a private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 148 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw
Universal Spa Training Academy comes in at #18 for cosmetology this year. Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit school located in the city of Downers Grove. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 140 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Universal Spa Training Academy
The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness landed the #19 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 138 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness
Labarberia Institute Of Hair landed the #20 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Labarberia Institute Of Hair is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Mayfield Hts. This school awarded about 137 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Labarberia Institute Of Hair
Mason Anthony School Of Cosmetology Arts Sciences ranked #21 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Mason Anthony School Of Cosmetology Arts Sciences is a private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. This school awarded about 135 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Mason Anthony School Of Cosmetology Arts Sciences
The Salon Professional Academy Evansville landed the #22 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Evansville, The Salon Professional Academy Evansville is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 132 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for The Salon Professional Academy Evansville
Empire Beauty School Michigan ranked #23 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Empire Beauty School Michigan is a private for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 126 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Read the full cosmetology report for Empire Beauty School Michigan
Michigan College Of Beauty Troy placed #24 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Michigan College Of Beauty Troy is a private for-profit school located in the city of Troy. This school awarded about 122 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Michigan College Of Beauty Troy
Pivot Point Academy ranked #25 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Bloomingdale, Pivot Point Academy is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 122 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pivot Point Academy
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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