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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

12 Ranked Colleges
203 Degrees Awarded
$9,400 Avg Net Price*
Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is the 494th most popular major in the country with 45,592 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 14,260 general cosmetology/cosmetologist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 203 general cosmetology/cosmetologist graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,631 and $18,547 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general cosmetology/cosmetologist programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general cosmetology/cosmetologist program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 12 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Piedmont Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 14 associates’s general cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Piedmont Community College, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Central Piedmont Community College is $8,682 for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Central Piedmont Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

#2

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Salisbury, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general cosmetology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $4,961 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#3

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 19 associates’s general cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Technical Community College also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Wake Technical Community College is $10,683 for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#4

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and it awarded 21 associates’s general cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

FTCC also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Fayetteville Technical Community College is $10,975 for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#5

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nash Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Nash Community College is a public institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nash Community College, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Nash Community College is $7,671 for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#6

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Central Carolina Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Central Carolina Community College is a public institution located in Sanford, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Carolina Community College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,225 for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Central Carolina Community College.

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#6 in overall quality

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Asheville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general cosmetology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

A-B Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend A-B Tech is $12,540 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#11 in overall quality

East Mississippi Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. EMCC is a small school located in Scooba, Mississippi that handed out 6 associates’s general cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

EMCC also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend EMCC is $8,219 for southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full EMCC General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

#9

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Gaston College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Dallas, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 associates’s general cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Gaston College, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Gaston College is $12,057 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#10

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Cape Fear Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Cape Fear Community College is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CFCC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CFCC is $10,380 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#11

Southwestern Community College

Sylva, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Southwestern Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Southwestern Community College is a small public school situated in Sylva, North Carolina. It awarded 3 associates’s general cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree general cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Southwestern Community College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,069 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Southwestern Community College.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Southwestern Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

#12

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Sandhills Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Cosmetology Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Pinehurst, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general cosmetology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

SCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend SCC is $8,992 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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