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2023 Most Focused Colleges for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region

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General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is the 450th most popular major in the country with 50,210 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

Across the Southeast region, there were 15,448 general cosmetology/cosmetologist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 41 colleges that offer a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. That schools that top this list have a program in general cosmetology/cosmetologist in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region general cosmetology students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in the Southeast Region

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Robeson Community College
Lumberton, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robeson Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Robeson Community College is located in Lumberton, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 34 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Robeson Community College

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James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, North Carolina

Out of the 41 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, James Sprunt Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. James Sprunt Community College is a public institution located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at James Sprunt Community College

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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Piedmont Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 45 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at WPCC

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Haywood Community College
Clyde, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Haywood Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Clyde, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Haywood Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, North Carolina

Out of the 41 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Southeastern Community College is a small school located in Whiteville, North Carolina that handed out 8 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Southeastern Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina

With a ranking of #6, Central Carolina Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Sanford, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general cosmetology degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Central Carolina Community College

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Halifax Community College
Weldon, North Carolina

Halifax Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Halifax Community College is located in Weldon, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 18 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Halifax Community College

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Sampson Community College
Clinton, North Carolina

Sampson Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Sampson Community College is a small public school situated in Clinton, North Carolina. It awarded 15 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Sampson Community College

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Bladen Community College
Dublin, North Carolina

Bladen Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. BCC is located in Dublin, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at BCC

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Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Sandhills Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Pinehurst, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general cosmetology degrees to 16 students in 2021-2022.

Full SCC General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Beaufort County Community College
Washington, North Carolina

Beaufort County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Beaufort County Community College is located in Washington, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 15 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

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

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Beaufort County Community College

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Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina

With a ranking of #12, Surry Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Dobson, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general cosmetology degrees to 16 students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Surry Community College

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Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Nash Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Nash Community College is a public institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Nash Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, Mississippi

Coahoma Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 51 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Coahoma Community College

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Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Blue Ridge Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Blue Ridge Community College is located in Flat Rock, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Blue Ridge Community College

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

Full A-B Tech General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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East Mississippi Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. East Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Scooba, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at EMCC

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. FTCC is a fairly large public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 21 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Fayetteville Technical Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Randolph Community College
Asheboro, North Carolina

Randolph Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Randolph Community College is a small public school situated in Asheboro, North Carolina. It awarded 55 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Randolph Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 34 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Central Piedmont Community College

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McDowell Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Marion, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full McDowell Technical Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Martin Community College
Williamston, North Carolina

Martin Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Martin Community College is a small school located in Williamston, North Carolina that handed out 4 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

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

Full Martin Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Mayland Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mayland Community College is a small public school situated in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It awarded 3 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Mayland Community College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 19 ’s general cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Gaston College
Dallas, North Carolina

Gaston College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Cosmetology Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Dallas, North Carolina, and it awarded 20 ’s general cosmetology degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Gaston College General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Report

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