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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Virginia

25 Colleges
$19,573 Avg Salary
$12,093 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Virginia 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.

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

#1

The Chrysm Insitute of Esthetics

Virginia Beach, VA

Our analysis found The Chrysm Insitute of Esthetics to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, The Chrysm Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from The Chrysm Institute take out $7,332 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The Esthetic Institute is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Vienna, The Esthetic Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at The Esthetic Institute take out is $12,145.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rudy & Kelly Academy - A Paul Mitchell Partner School. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Rudy & Kelly Academy is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Rudy & Kelly Academy take out is $13,666. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Sylvain Melloul Int'l Hair Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Sylvain Melloul Int'l Hair Academy take out is $10,711.

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Out of the 25 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Mclean landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of McLean, Paul Mitchell the School Mclean is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Mclean take out an average of $13,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $81.

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Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in Virginia list. DSI Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Reston.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at DSI Academy accumulate an average of around $11,200 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students. Located in the large suburb of Woodbridge, Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge carry an average student debt load of $13,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $81.

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Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Roanoke.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke take out an average of $14,458 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Avi Career Training

Great Falls, VA

Avi Career Training did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Great Falls, Avi Career Training is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avi Career Training take out is $9,020.

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Virginia School of Hair Design landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular cosmetology programs. Virginia School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Hampton.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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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.

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