2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 158 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for cosmetology students. Located in the city of New York, Christine Valmy International School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Christine Valmy International School take out $6,032 in student loans while working on their degree.
Out of the 158 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Hills Beauty Academy Inc landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh, South Hills Beauty Academy Inc is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc take out is $7,486. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $53, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Parisian Beauty School. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Parisian Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hackensack.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Parisian Beauty Academy take out is $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $72.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jean Madeline Aveda Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology carry an average student debt load of $12,028. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $96.
Out of the 158 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester take out an average of $10,208 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $53, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Levittown.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute take out is $6,333.
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Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Nanuet, Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers carry an average student debt load of $6,333. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $66, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of New York, Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics accumulate an average of around $6,333 in student debt.
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Total Image Beauty Academy ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Union City, Total Image Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Total Image Beauty Academy take out an average of $7,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Total Image Beauty Academy
New York Institute of Beauty 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 suburb of Islandia, New York Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from New York Institute of Beauty carry an average student debt load of $6,333.
Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Christine Valmy International School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pine Brook.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Christine Valmy International School take out is $6,211.
Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the suburb of Mattydale, Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale take out an average of $10,208 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $53, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #13, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Voorhees.
Cosmetology majors at Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness take out an average of $6,333 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Bella Capelli Academy landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Monroeville, Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Cosmetology majors at Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school take out an average of $8,028 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $103.
Metro Beauty Academy came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Metro Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Allentown.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Metro Beauty Academy take out $13,530 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $127.
With a ranking of #16, Cortiva Institute-Baltimore did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Cortiva Institute-Baltimore is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Linthicum.
Cosmetology majors at Cortiva Institute-Baltimore take out an average of $6,967 in student loans while working on their egree.
Shear Ego International School of Hair Design landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Shear Ego International School of Hair Design carry an average student debt load of $7,213. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $75.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
Aveda Institute - New York landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the city of New York, Aveda Institute - New York is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - New York take out $9,500 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 $100.
With a ranking of #19, Empire Beauty School-Manhattan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-Manhattan is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Manhattan take out is $10,667. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $41.
Aesthetic Science Institute landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Latham, Aesthetic Science Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aesthetic Science Institute carry an average student debt load of $6,333. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $63, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The Beauty Institute-Ambler came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Ambler, The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at The Beauty Institute take out an average of $11,713 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $69, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Cosmetology at The Beauty Institute-Ambler
Aveda Institute - Maryland came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Aveda Institute - Maryland is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bel Air.
Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Maryland take out an average of $11,430 in student loans while working on their egree.
Innovate Salon Academy ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of South Plainfield, Innovate Salon Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Innovate Salon Academy take out is $7,667.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge | Hauppauge, NY |
| 25 | Brittany Beauty Academy | Levittown, NY |
| 25 | Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | Lancaster, PA |
| 27 | The Salon Professional Academy - Tonawanda | Tonawanda, NY |
| 28 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York | West New York, NJ |
| 29 | Grace International Beauty School | Flushing, NY |
| 30 | New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa | white plains, NY |
| 31 | Berkowits School of Electrolysis | Forest-Hills, NY |
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 60 |
Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 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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