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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Indiana

24 Colleges
$17,120 Avg Salary
$12,461 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

With 8 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #245 most popular major in Indiana.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Cosmetology Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis the best school in Indiana for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis take out is $9,833. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $111, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis carry an average student debtload of $9,833. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $101, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 24 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci INE take out $12,326 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville is a great place for cosmetology students. TSPA - Evansville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Evansville.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Evansville take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne take out is $9,833. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $75, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Merrillville, Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville take out is $9,833.

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J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Harrold Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Harrold Beauty Academy carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Lafayette, Tricoci LAF is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Tricoci LAF take out is $12,326. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #9, Kenny’s Academy of Barbering did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Kenny's Academy of Barbering is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Kenny's Academy of Barbering take out is $16,647.

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With a ranking of #10, Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Kokomo, Summit Salon Academy Kokomo is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Summit Salon Academy Kokomo take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 6
Ohio 15
Illinois 19
Wisconsin 6

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Cosmetology

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 24 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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