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Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

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$16,507 Avg Salary
$12,253 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You

Cosmetology is the most popular major in Michigan with 2,766 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 2 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Michigan Trade Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology

#1

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

Our analysis found Schoolcraft College to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Michigan. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Cosmetology at Schoolcraft College Report

#2

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

Out of the 2 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Full Cosmetology at Oakland Community College Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,897
Wisconsin 1,320
Ohio 3,404
Illinois 3,922

One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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