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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Indiana

30 Colleges
$17,120 Avg Salary
$12,461 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

With 8 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #245 most popular major in Indiana.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in Indiana 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.

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

Our 2023 rankings named Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis the most popular school in Indiana for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $111, 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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Indianapolis, Tricoci INE is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Tricoci INE take out an average of $12,326 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 30 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Highland, Tricoci HLD is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Tricoci HLD take out an average of $13,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Indiana list. TSPA - Evansville is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Evansville.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Evansville take out $9,833 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Indiana. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $14,477 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $65, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $101, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Summit Salon Academy - Anderson did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Summit Salon Academy Anderson is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Anderson.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy Anderson accumulate an average of around $12,889 in student debt.

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PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Clarksville, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.

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Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $75, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Denmark College

Merrillville, IN

Denmark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Denmark College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Merrillville.

Cosmetology majors at Denmark College take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 6
Ohio 15
Illinois 19
Wisconsin 6

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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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