2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You
Cosmetology is the #229 most popular major in the country with 107,895 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Central Piedmont Community College to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Central Carolina Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . Central Carolina Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Sanford.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . A-B Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Asheville.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . FTCC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.
Cosmetology majors at FTCC take out an average of $22,510 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Robeson Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Lumberton, Robeson Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Southwestern Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Sylva.
Request InformationBest Cosmetology Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 193 |
| South Carolina | 0 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| Alabama | 110 |
| Mississippi | 26 |
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Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 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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