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2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in Mississippi
932 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,300 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cosmetology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #226 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for cosmetology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 932 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 Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in Mississippi

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.

Top Mississippi Schools in Cosmetology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$12,128 Median Starting Salary

East Mississippi Community College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in cosmetology. Located in the remote area of Scooba, EMCC is a public college with a small student population.

Soon after graduation, cosmetology degree recipients usually make about $12,128 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from East Mississippi Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cosmetology. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in cosmetology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 279 193
South Carolina 248 0
Arkansas 234 1
Alabama 233 110

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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 624
Barbering/Barber 140
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 85
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 69
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 14

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 330
Funeral & Mortuary Science 15

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