2025 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
18
Colleges in the United States
50,210
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
general cosmetology/cosmetologist, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #450 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 50,210 degrees in general cosmetology/cosmetologist annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist School
The general cosmetology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general cosmetology/cosmetologist schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Rankings by Degree Level
The general cosmetology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools.
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Best Schools for General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general cosmetology degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in General Cosmetology
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NC
Central Carolina Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Sanford. This college ranks 44th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 6 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Central Carolina Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
Johnson County Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. JCCC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park. A Best Colleges rank of #347 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means JCCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 20 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at JCCC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
150
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat San Jacinto Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 150 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
Any student who is interested in general cosmetology/cosmetologist has to take a look at Clover Park Technical College. Located in the city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #596 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CPTC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 15 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at CPTC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
43
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #474 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 43 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
34
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #572 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Central Piedmont Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 34 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
55
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #373 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Golden West College is a great college overall.
There were about 55 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
95
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose City College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 123rd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 95 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at San Jose City College in the most recent data year.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 42nd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 21 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at FTCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
47
General Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #461 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wake Technical Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 47 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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