2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked #229 in the country. In fact 107,895 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 196 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin carry an average student debt load of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $78, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett take out an average of $10,556 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.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Out of the 196 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Advance Beauty College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Advance Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden Grove.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Advance Beauty College accumulate an average of around $8,500 in student debt.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Asian-American International Beauty College is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Asian-American International Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Asian-American International Beauty College take out $6,636 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bellus Academy - Poway is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Poway, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy take out an average of $10,917 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $86, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento take out $10,532 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $72.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento Report
With a ranking of #7, Aveda Institute Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Aveda Institute Las Vegas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute Las Vegas carry an average student debt load of $12,546. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $122, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Aveda Institute Las Vegas
Milan Institute-Clovis landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Fresno, Milan Institute-Clovis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Milan Institute-Clovis take out is $9,180. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $41, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #9, Federico Beauty Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Federico Beauty Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Federico Beauty Institute accumulate an average of around $7,466 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $68, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Bellus Academy - National City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of National City, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Bellus Academy carry an average student debt load of $16,188. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $73.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Bellus Academy - National City
Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa accumulate an average of around $10,556 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $87.
Paul Mitchell the School Modesto did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #12 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Modesto is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Modesto.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Modesto carry an average student debt load of $7,749. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Modesto
Coastline Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Fountain Valley, Coastline Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Coastline Beauty College take out is $9,499.
My Le’s Beauty College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, My Le's Beauty College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Paul Mitchell the School Temecula did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Temecula, Paul Mitchell the School Temecula 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 Temecula take out is $14,556. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $103.
Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Temecula Report
With a ranking of #16, Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas carry an average student debt load of $9,174.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas
Bellus Academy - El Cajon ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Bellus Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $68, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Bellus Academy - El Cajon
Cinta Aveda Institute ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cinta Aveda Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Cinta Aveda Institute accumulate an average of around $11,332 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $102, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Career Academy of Beauty landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Career Academy of Beauty is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden Grove.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Career Academy of Beauty take out is $7,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $44.
Salon Success Academy - Upland came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Upland, Salon Success Academy - Upland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Salon Success Academy - Upland accumulate an average of around $10,556 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $46.
Paul Mitchell the School Richland landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Richland is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Richland.
Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Richland take out an average of $10,506 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Richland
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #22 on the list. Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Reno.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $57, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Cosmetology at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno Report
Salon Success Academy - Corona landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Salon Success Academy - Corona is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Corona.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Salon Success Academy - Corona carry an average student debt load of $9,138. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $47, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
California College of Barbering and Cosmetology landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. CAL CBC is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Stockton.
Cosmetology majors at CAL CBC take out an average of $6,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Cosmetology at California College of Barbering and Cosmetology
Citrus College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Milan Institute-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA |
| 31 | Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene | Springfield, OR |
| 32 | Paul Mitchell the School Pasadena | Pasadena, CA |
| 33 | Aveda Institute - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| 34 | Paul Mitchell the School Reno | Reno, NV |
| 35 | Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
| 35 | International College of Cosmetology | Oakland, CA |
| 37 | MTI College | Sacramento, CA |
| 37 | Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks | Sherman Oaks, CA |
| 39 | The Salon Professional Academy - San Jose | San Jose, CA |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 196 |
| Washington | 152 |
| Oregon | 11 |
| Hawaii | 20 |
Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 26 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.
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