by our College Data Analytics TeamCosmetology draws students to programs nationwide. The schools below award the most cosmetology degrees of any in Illinois.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in cosmetology at each of the 68 schools in Illinois that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors in Illinois, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
No school graduates more cosmetology students than Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology this year. Located in the city of Schaumburg, Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 359 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview ranks #2 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Bridgeview, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Bridgeview is a private for-profit institution. 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 #3 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. G Skin And Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oakbrook. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 246 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for G Skin And Beauty Institute
Cosmetology And Spa Academy is one of the most popular cosmetology schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Crystal Lake, Cosmetology And Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 244 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. See more about cosmetology at Cosmetology And Spa Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville ranks #5 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Libertyville, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville is a private for-profit university. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville graduated around 163 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Libertyville
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw landed the #6 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw is a private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw graduated around 148 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Nw
Universal Spa Training Academy placed #7 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Downers Grove, Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 140 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Read the full cosmetology report for Universal Spa Training Academy
Pivot Point Academy ranked #8 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Pivot Point Academy is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bloomingdale. This school awarded about 122 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Pivot Point Academy
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville landed the #9 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville is a private for-profit school located in the city of Urbana. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville graduated around 122 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Danville
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin placed #10 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Elgin, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin is a private for-profit university. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin graduated around 122 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Elgin
Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute placed #11 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute is a private for-profit school located in the city of Skokie. This school awarded about 113 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Estelle Skin Care And Spa Institute
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford landed the #12 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Rockford, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford is a private for-profit university. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford graduated around 109 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Rockford
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights landed the #13 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale Heights, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 106 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Glendale Heights
John Amico School Of Hair Design placed #14 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Oak Forest, John Amico School Of Hair Design is a private for-profit university. John Amico School Of Hair Design graduated around 100 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for John Amico School Of Hair Design
Aveda Institute Chicago ranked #15 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Aveda Institute Chicago is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 97 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Aveda Institute Chicago
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria placed #16 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria is a private for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria graduated around 96 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. See more about cosmetology at Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Peoria
Paul Mitchell The School Bradley placed #17 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Tinley Park, Paul Mitchell The School Bradley is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 95 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. See more about cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Bradley
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne placed #18 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne is a private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. This school awarded about 91 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Chicago Ne
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Normal ranked #19 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the suburb of Normal, Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Normal is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 80 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Normal
Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology placed #20 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oswego. Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology graduated around 75 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for Hair Professionals School Of Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School Chicago placed #21 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Chicago, Paul Mitchell The School Chicago is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 70 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Paul Mitchell The School Chicago
University Of Spa And Cosmetology Arts comes in at #22 for cosmetology this year. University Of Spa And Cosmetology Arts is a private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 67 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for University Of Spa And Cosmetology Arts
City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College placed #23 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 65 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Read the full cosmetology report for City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College
Ultimate Touch Barber College placed #24 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Ultimate Touch Barber College is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Richton Park. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 65 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Read the full cosmetology report for Ultimate Touch Barber College
Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford ranked #25 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford is a private for-profit school located in the city of Rockford. This school awarded about 55 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology Rockford
These schools also rank among the most popular for cosmetology this year:
Here are more schools that award cosmetology degrees:
| Rank | School | Location | Cosmetology Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | College Of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | 23 |
| #52 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | 23 |
| #53 | Capri Beauty College Oak Forest | Oak Forest, IL | 22 |
| #54 | Empire Beauty School Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills, IL | 22 |
| #55 | Hair Professionals Career College Sycamore | Sycamore, IL | 22 |
| #56 | Cannella School Of Hair Design Villa Park | Villa Park, IL | 20 |
| #57 | Ms Roberts Academy Of Beauty Culture | Hillside, IL | 19 |
| #58 | Steven Papageorge Hair Academy | Chicago, IL | 17 |
| #59 | Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing | Springfield, IL | 16 |
| #60 | Larry S Barber College Joliet | Joliet, IL | 15 |
| #61 | Reflections Academy Of Beauty | Decatur, IL | 14 |
| #62 | Creative Touch Cosmetology School | Waterloo, IL | 13 |
| #63 | Gem City College | Quincy, IL | 13 |
| #64 | Highland Community College Freeport | Freeport, IL | 9 |
| #65 | South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 9 |
| #66 | Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College | Olney, IL | 8 |
| #67 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 7 |
| #68 | I M Beauty School | Glenview, IL | 5 |
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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