2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States 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.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Plains States Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology

#1

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

14 Associate Degrees

Our analysis found Johnson County Community College to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . JCCC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Johnson County Community College

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

7 Associate Degrees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Paul College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Cosmetology at Saint Paul College Report

#3

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

1 Associate Degrees

Out of the 3 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ridgewater College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Ridgewater College

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

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

Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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.

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