by our College Data Analytics TeamCosmetology draws students to programs nationwide. To top this list, a school graduates more cosmetology students than other colleges offering the major.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in cosmetology at each of the 32 schools in Arkansas that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors in Arkansas, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular cosmetology schools is Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School. Set in the city of North Little Rock, Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School is a private for-profit institution. Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School graduated around 247 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Imagine Paul Mitchell Partner School
A rank of #2 makes Career Academy Of Hair Design one of the most popular schools for cosmetology. Set in the city of Springdale, Career Academy Of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 151 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Career Academy Of Hair Design
Academy Of Professional Cosmetology ranks #3 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Rogers, Academy Of Professional Cosmetology is a private for-profit university. 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 Academy Of Professional Cosmetology
The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock came in at #4 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock is a private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sherwood. The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock graduated around 87 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. See more about cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock
Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas ranks #5 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 65 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full cosmetology report for Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas
Academy Of Salon And Spa placed #6 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Fort Smith, Academy Of Salon And Spa is a private for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 57 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Academy Of Salon And Spa
Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith ranked #7 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Fort Smith, Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith is a private for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 57 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. See more about cosmetology at Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith
Hot Springs Beauty College ranked #8 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Hot Springs, Hot Springs Beauty College is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 50 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Hot Springs Beauty College
Arkansas State University Newport placed #9 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Arkansas State University Newport is a public school located in the rural area of Newport. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 48 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. See more about cosmetology at Arkansas State University Newport
Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock placed #10 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock is a private for-profit university. Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock graduated around 36 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock
Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro ranked #11 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro is a private for-profit school located in the city of Jonesboro. Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro graduated around 33 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Arthurs Beauty College Jonesboro
College Of The Ouachitas landed the #12 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the town of Malvern, College Of The Ouachitas is a public university. College Of The Ouachitas graduated around 33 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for College Of The Ouachitas
New Beginnings Beauty Academy landed the #13 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. New Beginnings Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school located in the town of Pine Bluff. New Beginnings Beauty Academy graduated around 33 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Read the full cosmetology report for New Beginnings Beauty Academy
East Arkansas Community College landed the #14 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Forrest City, East Arkansas Community College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 31 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for East Arkansas Community College
Rich Mountain Community College placed #15 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Mena, Rich Mountain Community College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 26 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Rich Mountain Community College
Arthurs Beauty College Inc Jacksonville comes in at #16 for cosmetology this year. Arthurs Beauty College Inc Jacksonville is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. This school awarded about 25 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Arthurs Beauty College Inc Jacksonville
Professional Cosmetology Education Center landed the #17 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the town of El Dorado, Professional Cosmetology Education Center is a private for-profit institution. Professional Cosmetology Education Center graduated around 25 cosmetology students in the most recent data year. Get the full cosmetology details for Professional Cosmetology Education Center
University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville ranked #18 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the town of Batesville, University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a public university. This school awarded about 25 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville
Arthurs Beauty School Inc Conway landed the #19 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the city of Conway, Arthurs Beauty School Inc Conway is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 24 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Get the full cosmetology details for Arthurs Beauty School Inc Conway
New Tyler Barber College Inc placed #20 for cosmetology by yearly graduations. Set in the city of North Little Rock, New Tyler Barber College Inc is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 22 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. See more about cosmetology at New Tyler Barber College Inc
Arkansas College Of Barbering And Hair Design landed the #21 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the city of North Little Rock, Arkansas College Of Barbering And Hair Design is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 20 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. Read the full cosmetology report for Arkansas College Of Barbering And Hair Design
Arkansas Tech University landed the #22 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 20 students earned a degree in cosmetology from this school. See more about cosmetology at Arkansas Tech University
Pulaski Technical College ranked #23 on our list of the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the city of North Little Rock, Pulaski Technical College is a public institution. This school awarded about 20 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Pulaski Technical College
Searcy Beauty College landed the #24 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Set in the town of Searcy, Searcy Beauty College is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded about 20 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full cosmetology details for Searcy Beauty College
Washington Barber College Inc landed the #25 spot among the most popular cosmetology schools. Located in the city of Little Rock, Washington Barber College Inc is a private for-profit university. This school awarded about 20 cosmetology degrees in the most recent year. See more about cosmetology at Washington Barber College Inc
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This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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