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2025 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools

18 Colleges in the United States
953 Associate Degrees
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #126 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general cosmetology/cosmetologist students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 953 associate degrees in general cosmetology/cosmetologist during the <nil> academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist School for Your Associate Degree

Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools Your choice of general cosmetology/cosmetologist for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general cosmetology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

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 general cosmetology/cosmetologist students working on their associate degree.

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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 Associate Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist.

10 Top Schools for an Associate in General Cosmetology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Central Carolina Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Sanford.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Central Carolina Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Johnson County Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. JCCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Overland Park.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Johnson County Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat San Jacinto Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from San Jacinto Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist has to check out Clover Park Technical College. Located in the small city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Clover Park Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Houston Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Central Piedmont Community College

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Golden West College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose City College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from San Jose City College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Wake Technical Community College

General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist by Region

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One of 12 majors within the Cosmetology area of study, General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to General Cosmetology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 201
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 69
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 62
Barbering/Barber 22
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 8
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 5
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 4

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