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Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

5 Colleges
$16,507 Avg Salary
$15,151 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked #229 in the country. In fact 107,895 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology

Our 2023 rankings named Waukesha County Technical College the best school in the Great Lakes Region for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Remington College - Cleveland Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cleveland.

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#3

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

Out of the 5 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Schoolcraft College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The excellent associate degree programs at Oakland Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 6
Ohio 15
Illinois 19
Indiana 8
Wisconsin 6

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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