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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana

29 Colleges
$14,686 Avg Salary
$12,724 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our analysis found Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Covington.

Cosmetology majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend My Le’s Beauty College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the suburb of Gretna, My Le's Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from My Le's Beauty College take out $8,195 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 Avery James School of Cosmetology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, Avery James School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avery James School of Cosmetology take out is $6,715.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Opelousas School of Cosmetology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the town of Opelousas, Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Opelousas School of Cosmetology take out an average of $6,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Denham Springs Beauty School

Denham Springs, LA

The excellent programs at Denham Springs Beauty School helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Louisiana. Denham Springs Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Denham Springs.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Denham Springs Beauty School take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Blue Cliff College - Lafayette landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, Blue Cliff College - Lafayette is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Lafayette take out $16,535 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana ranking. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge carry an average student debtload of $12,583. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $77.

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Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Metairie.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie carry an average student debtload of $16,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $101.

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Blue Cliff College - Metairie ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Metairie, Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Metairie take out $16,535 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

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With a ranking of #10, Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge take out is $16,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $101.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 193
South Carolina 0
Arkansas 1
Alabama 110
Mississippi 26

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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