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2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 124,611 degrees and certificates were awarded to cosmetology students, making the major the most popular in the country.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Southwest Region 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 the Southwest Region
Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus take out $21,111 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 10 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Remington College - North Houston Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Remington College - North Houston Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Remington College - North Houston Campus take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,111.
Out of the 10 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central New Mexico Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, cosmetology graduates from CNM carry an average student debtload of $8,183.
The excellent associate degree programs at Houston Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southwest Region . Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Houston Community College take out $21,156 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Remington College - Dallas Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Dallas, Remington College - Dallas Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Remington College - Dallas Campus take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,111.
Lone Star College System landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree cosmetology programs. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
Weatherford College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Weatherford.
Lee College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the small city of Baytown, Lee College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a very large student population.
Navarro College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Navarro College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Corsicana.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,673 |
| Texas | 10,777 |
| Oklahoma | 1,553 |
| New Mexico | 956 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 10 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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