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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin

32 Colleges
$20,370 Avg Salary
$10,526 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

Cosmetology is the #234 most popular major in Wisconsin with 6 degrees and certificates awarded 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Wisconsin 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.

Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Wisconsin.

Our analysis found The Institute of Beauty and Wellness to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness accumulate an average of around $10,961 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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#2

VICI Beauty School

Greenfield, WI

The excellent programs at VICI Beauty School helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Wisconsin. VICI Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenfield.

On average, cosmetology graduates from VICI Beauty School take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin list. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Gateway Technical College take out is $9,500.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aveda Institute - Madison is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Madison, Aveda Institute - Madison is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Madison carry an average student debt load of $10,961. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the suburb of Appleton, TSPA - Appleton is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - Appleton take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at WCTC take out is $8,100.

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With a ranking of #7, Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. MATC is a large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

On average, cosmetology graduates from MATC take out $9,432 in student loans while working on their degree.

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House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the suburb of Appleton, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals take out is $8,917. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals take out is $8,917. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The Salon Professional Academy - Kenosha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. TSPA - Kenosha is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at TSPA - Kenosha take out is $14,122.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 6
Ohio 15
Illinois 19
Indiana 8

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

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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