2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes 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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 234 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Douglas J Aveda Institute the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for cosmetology students. Douglas J Aveda Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of East Lansing.
Cosmetology majors at Douglas J Aveda Institute take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $107, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend G Skin & Beauty Institute. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of West Dundee, G Skin and Beauty Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at G Skin and Beauty Institute take out is $8,647. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $69.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of West Chester, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati accumulate an average of around $9,830 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $117.
The excellent programs at Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Alliance.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance accumulate an average of around $10,250 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Institute of Beauty and Wellness. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness take out an average of $10,961 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $75, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis carry an average student debt load of $9,833. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $111, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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G Skin & Beauty Institute came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Naperville Skin Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Oakbrook.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Naperville Skin Institute carry an average student debt load of $7,917. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $91.
Michigan College of Beauty-Troy landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Troy, Michigan College of Beauty-Troy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Michigan College of Beauty-Troy take out is $9,833.
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Tricoci INE is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Indianapolis.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Tricoci INE accumulate an average of around $12,326 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $103, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #10, Trenz Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Trenz Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Calumet City.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Trenz Beauty Academy take out $16,890 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #10, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Tricoci HLD is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Highland.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Tricoci HLD accumulate an average of around $13,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $107, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Aveda Institute - Columbus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Columbus, Aveda Institute - Columbus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Columbus take out is $9,833. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $130.
Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Taylor.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Dorsey School of Beauty - Taylor accumulate an average of around $16,500 in student debt.
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L’esprit Academy ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Livonia, L'esprit Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at L'esprit Academy take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Dayton.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton carry an average student debt load of $13,503. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $73.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Bridgeview, Tricoci BRV is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci BRV carry an average student debt load of $12,171. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $78.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
Cosmetology & Spa Academy came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Crystal Lake.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Cosmetology & Spa Academy take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Cosmetology & Spa Academy
John Amico School of Hair Design landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Oak Forest, John Amico School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from John Amico School of Hair Design carry an average student debt load of $13,605. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $64, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #19, David Pressley School of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Royal Oak, David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from David Pressley School of Cosmetology carry an average student debt load of $9,833.
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With a ranking of #20, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Tricoci CNW is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Tricoci CNW take out $12,169 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 $81.
The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Evansville, TSPA - Evansville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at TSPA - Evansville take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Ohio State College of Barber Styling ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State College of Barber Styling is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbus.
With a ranking of #23, The Spa School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Columbus, The Spa School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at The Spa School accumulate an average of around $8,791 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $87, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cincinnati.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati 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 $93.
Elevate Salon Institute landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Royal Oak, Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Elevate Salon Institute take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN |
| 38 | Brown Aveda Institute - Mentor | Mentor, OH |
| 40 | University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | Springfield, IL |
| 41 | Paul Mitchell the School Bradley | Bourbonnais, IL |
| 41 | Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, South Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| 43 | Summit Salon Academy - Anderson | Anderson, IN |
| 44 | PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville | Clarksville, IN |
| 45 | Larry’s Barber College | Chicago, IL |
| 46 | Twin City Beauty College | Saint Joseph, MI |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 |
| Ohio | 15 |
| Illinois | 19 |
| Indiana | 8 |
| Wisconsin | 6 |
Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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