by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Associate Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The 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 Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in cosmetology.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in cosmetology has to take a look at Douglas Education Center. Douglas Education Center is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Monessen.
After graduation, cosmetology associate recipients generally make an average of $19,347 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in cosmetology from Douglas Education CenterExplore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 60 |
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 58 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 1,331 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 285 |