2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 110 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #90 most popular major in the state.
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Gadsden State Community College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Shelton State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 25 students majoring in cosmetology at Shelton State Community College, 4% are male and 96% are female.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the city of Muscle Shoals.
Of the 25 students majoring in cosmetology at NW-SCC, 8% are male and 92% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Alabama Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Northeast is a small public school located in the rural area of Rainsville.
About 92% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 8% are male.
Cosmetology majors at Northeast take out an average of $7,792 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Hanceville.
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Bevill State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in the town of Jasper.
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With a ranking of #7, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Drake State is a small public school located in the city of Huntsville.
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Request InformationBest Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 193 |
| South Carolina | 0 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| Mississippi | 26 |
Cosmetology Related Majors
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 7 schools only.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.