2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is the #229 most popular major in the country with 107,895 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 511 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a small private for-profit school located in the small suburb of Covington.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington carry an average student debt load of $9,833. 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 excellent programs at Celebrity School of Beauty helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Miami, Celebrity School of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Celebrity School of Beauty take out is $7,124.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee take out is $9,831. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $82.
The excellent programs at La Belle Beauty Academy helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southeast Region . La Belle Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at La Belle Beauty Academy accumulate an average of around $8,149 in student debt.
Out of the 511 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - South Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Davie, Aveda Institute - South Florida is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - South Florida accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $56.
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Boca Beauty Academy landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Boca Raton, Boca Beauty Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Boca Beauty Academy take out $6,994 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $46.
Georgia Career Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Georgia Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Conyers.
Cosmetology majors at Georgia Career Institute take out an average of $10,175 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $82.
Health and Style Institute ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of High Point, Health and Style Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Health and Style Institute carry an average student debt load of $13,084. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $81, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #9, La Belle Beauty School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. La Belle Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hialeah.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at La Belle Beauty School take out is $8,149.
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry 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 large suburb of Casselberry, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry take out is $10,297. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $31, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #11, Blue Cliff College - Metairie did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the midsize city of Metairie, Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Blue Cliff College - Metairie take out is $16,535. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $60.
With a ranking of #12, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Hollywood, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers take out is $10,297. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $31, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Cosmetology at Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers Report
With a ranking of #12, American Institute of Beauty did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Largo, American Institute of Beauty is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Cosmetology majors at American Institute of Beauty take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach take out $10,297 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $31, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Beauty Academy of South Florida landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Hialeah Gardens, Beauty Academy of South Florida is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Beauty Academy of South Florida carry an average student debt load of $7,386.
Florida Barber Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #16 on the list. Florida Barber Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Plantation.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Florida Barber Academy accumulate an average of around $13,000 in student debt.
Sheridan Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Sheridan Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Hollywood.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Sheridan Technical College carry an average student debt load of $16,124.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Sheridan Technical College
Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Parkland, Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland carry an average student debt load of $6,994. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $46.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Boca Beauty Academy - Parkland
Elaine Sterling Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large city of Sandy Springs, Elaine Sterling Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Elaine Sterling Institute carry an average student debt load of $12,806.
Parisian Spa Institute landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Parisian Spa Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Parisian Spa Institute take out $7,084 in student loans while working on their degree.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Cosmetology majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College take out an average of $3,020 in student loans while working on their egree.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the suburb of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Full Cosmetology at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Report
Savannah Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Savannah Tech is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
Cosmetology majors at Savannah Tech take out an average of $9,512 in student loans while working on their egree.
Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville.
Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Palm Beach State College accumulate an average of around $9,044 in student debt.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region
Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 511 different Southeast cosmetology schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Cosmetology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region award.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 193 |
| South Carolina | 0 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| Alabama | 110 |
| Mississippi | 26 |
Cosmetology Related Majors
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
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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