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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas

11 Colleges
$19,504 Avg Salary
$9,752 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Cosmetology is the #121 most popular major in Kansas with 51 degrees and certificates awarded 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas

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

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

#1

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

Our analysis found Mitsu Sato Hair Academy to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Kansas. Mitsu Sato Hair Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Mitsu Sato Hair Academy accumulate an average of around $10,103 in student debt.

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Out of the 11 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park take out $14,689 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 $98.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park Report

#3

Z Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Z Hair Academy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas list. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Z Hair Academy accumulate an average of around $15,125 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $78, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

Out of the 11 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Eric Fisher Academy landed the # 4 spot on the list. Eric Fisher Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Wichita.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Eric Fisher Academy carry an average student debtload of $9,632. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $78, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Wichita. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas list. Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Wichita.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Wichita take out is $11,000.

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#6

Bellus Academy

Manhattan, KS

Bellus Academy landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Manhattan, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out is $10,917. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $86.

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#7

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

Crave Beauty Academy landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the large city of Wichita, Crave Beauty Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Crave Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $11,409 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Crave Beauty Academy Report

#8

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

Johnson County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas list. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at JCCC take out is $5,546.

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Kansas City Kansas Community College 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 city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Kansas City Kansas Community College carry an average student debtload of $8,786.

Full Cosmetology at Kansas City Kansas Community College Report

Hays Academy of Hair Design came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Hays, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Hays Academy of Hair Design carry an average student debtload of $9,833.

Full Cosmetology at Hays Academy of Hair Design Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 23
Iowa 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 11 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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