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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan

28 Colleges
$16,034 Avg Salary
$11,677 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

With 6 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #278 most popular major in Michigan.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 28 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Kentwood.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Grand Rapids take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

L'esprit Academy

Livonia, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend L’esprit Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan list. L'esprit Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Livonia.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at L'esprit Academy accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.

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#3

Twin City Beauty College

Saint Joseph, MI

Out of the 28 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Twin City Beauty College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Twin City Beauty College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Saint Joseph.

Cosmetology majors at Twin City Beauty College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Douglas J Aveda Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Douglas J Aveda Institute take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $107.

Full Cosmetology at Douglas J Aveda Institute Report

#5

Empire Beauty School-Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Empire Beauty School-Michigan. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Empire Beauty School-Michigan is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Michigan take out is $13,502. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $77.

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#6

Protege Academy

Mt. Pleasant, MI

With a ranking of #6, Protege Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the distant town of Mt. Pleasant, Protege Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Protege Academy take out $12,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Protege Academy

East Lansing, MI

Protege Academy came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the suburb of East Lansing, Protege Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Protege Academy take out $12,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Nuvo College of Cosmetology

Norton Shores, MI

Nuvo College of Cosmetology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Norton Shores, Nuvo College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Nuvo College of Cosmetology take out is $5,911.

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#9

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sterling Heights, Paul Mitchell the School Michigan is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Michigan take out is $10,556. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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David Pressley School of Cosmetology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Michigan list. David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Royal Oak.

Cosmetology majors at David Pressley School of Cosmetology take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Cosmetology at David Pressley School of Cosmetology Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 15
Illinois 19
Indiana 8
Wisconsin 6

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

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 25 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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