by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 262 associate degrees in cosmetology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of cosmetology for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in cosmetology.
Central Carolina Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in cosmetology. Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of Sanford.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Central Carolina Community College
Central Piedmont Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in cosmetology. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Central Piedmont Community College
It is difficult to beat Fayetteville Technical Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in cosmetology. Located in the city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Wake Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in cosmetology. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Wake Technical Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Salisbury.More information about a associate in cosmetology from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 26 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 0 |
| Alabama | 69 | 110 |
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 261 |
| Barbering/Barber | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 349 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 65 |