by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the cosmetology degree levels they offer.
Douglas Education Center is a great choice for students interested in a degree in cosmetology. Douglas Education Center is a small private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Monessen.
Cosmetology degree recipients from Douglas Education Center get an earnings boost of about $2,398 over the typical income of cosmetology graduates.
More information about a degree in cosmetology from Douglas Education CenterExplore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 60 |
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 2,856 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 377 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.