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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana

44 Colleges
$14,686 Avg Salary
$12,724 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 44 schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana.

Our analysis found Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Covington.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington take out is $9,833. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $74, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Cliff College - Metairie. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of Metairie, Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Metairie take out $16,535 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 $60.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Metairie

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette is a great place for cosmetology students. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette carry an average student debt load of $9,707. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $109, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend My Le’s Beauty College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the suburb of Gretna, My Le's Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at My Le's Beauty College take out an average of $8,195 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Cosmetology at My Le’s Beauty College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Cliff College - Lafayette. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, Blue Cliff College - Lafayette is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette take out an average of $16,535 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 $60.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette

With a ranking of #6, Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bossier City.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School carry an average student debt load of $11,638.

Full Cosmetology at Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School Report

Blue Cliff College - Alexandria ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana list. Blue Cliff College - Alexandria is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Alexandria.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Blue Cliff College - Alexandria carry an average student debt load of $16,535. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $60.

Full Cosmetology at Blue Cliff College - Alexandria Report

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana ranking. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge take out $12,583 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 $77.

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#9

LaSalle Tech

Houma, LA

LaSalle Tech landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the small city of Houma, LaSalle Tech is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at LaSalle Tech Report

#10

John Jay Beauty College

Kenner, LA

John Jay Beauty College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Kenner, John Jay Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at John Jay Beauty College accumulate an average of around $7,000 in student debt.

Read full report on Cosmetology at John Jay Beauty College

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 193
South Carolina 0
Arkansas 1
Alabama 110
Mississippi 26

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

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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