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2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the Plains States Region
5,813 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,300 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, cosmetology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #226 out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of cosmetology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,813 degrees in cosmetology annually.

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Cosmetology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in the Plains States Region

The schools below may not offer all types of cosmetology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Cosmetology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$21,250 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Johnson County Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in cosmetology. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Cosmetology degree recipients from Johnson County Community College receive an earnings boost of about $3,950 over the average earnings of cosmetology graduates.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Johnson County Community College

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Ridgewater College crest
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

It's hard to beat Ridgewater College if you wish to pursue a degree in cosmetology. Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the town of Willmar.

Degree recipients from the cosmetology degree program at Ridgewater College get $4,274 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Ridgewater College

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 23
Kansas 266 51
Iowa 264 6

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One of 4 majors within the Personal & Culinary Services area of study, Cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 2,750
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 1,963
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 510
Barbering/Barber 352
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 107
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 71
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 45
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 12
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 593
Funeral & Mortuary Science 126

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