by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region 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 193 associate degrees in general cosmetology/cosmetologist during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The general cosmetology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist.
San Jacinto Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. San Jacinto College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from San Jacinto Community College
It's difficult to beat Houston Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Houston Community College
Central New Mexico Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general cosmetology/cosmetologist. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general cosmetology/cosmetologist from Central New Mexico Community College
Explore the best general cosmetology/cosmetologist colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 150 |
| Arizona | 349 | 13 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 31 |
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is one of 12 different types of Cosmetology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 39 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 11 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 5 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor | 4 |