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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Washington

29 Colleges
$22,115 Avg Salary
$10,514 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

In 2020-2021, 152 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #98 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Washington 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett the most popular school in Washington for cosmetology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett carry an average student debt load of $10,556. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett

Out of the 29 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Richland landed the # 2 spot on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Richland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Richland.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Richland carry an average student debt load of $10,506.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Richland Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus is a great place for cosmetology students. Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Vancouver.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus take out is $10,554. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.

Full Cosmetology at Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus Report

#4

Studio Beauty School

Spokane Valley, WA

The excellent programs at Studio Beauty School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Washington. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane Valley, Studio Beauty School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Studio Beauty School take out $10,043 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Washington. Summit Salon Academy Tacoma is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tacoma.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Tacoma accumulate an average of around $11,078 in student debt.

Full Cosmetology at Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma Report

Clover Park Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the small city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at CPTC take out an average of $15,685 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Cosmetology at Clover Park Technical College Report

Paroba College of Cosmetology ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Washington list. Paroba College of Cosmetology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Everett.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Paroba College of Cosmetology accumulate an average of around $8,833 in student debt.

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International Beauty Education Center ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Airway Heights, International Beauty Education Center is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at International Beauty Education Center accumulate an average of around $7,389 in student debt.

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Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Washington ranking. Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design take out is $11,981.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design

Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Federal Way, Gene Juarez Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Gene Juarez Academy carry an average student debt load of $10,555. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $83, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 196
Oregon 11
Hawaii 20

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar 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 25 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.

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