2025 Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in Washington

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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 54 associate degrees in general cosmetology/cosmetologist during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general cosmetology/cosmetologist students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general cosmetology/cosmetologist students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general cosmetology/cosmetologist related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in Washington list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Washington

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

Top Washington Schools for an Associate in General Cosmetology

1

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Clover Park Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. CPTC is a small public college located in the small city of Lakewood.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Clover Park Technical College

2

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

Spokane Community College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Spokane.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Spokane Community College

Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	405	196
Oregon	260	11
Hawaii	79	20

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Rankings in Majors Related to General Cosmetology

General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is one of 12 different types of Cosmetology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to General Cosmetology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist	44
Barbering/Barber	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner. More about our data sources and methodologies.