Find Trade Colleges

Most Popular Online Schools for Cosmetology

2026 Most Popular Online Cosmetology Schools

There is 1 school that offers a degree in Cosmetology mostly online. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Cosmetology program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Online Cosmetology Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1 school in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Cosmetology students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

Check out the online Cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Cosmetology degree online is Southern Crescent Technical College. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school located in Griffin, GA. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 232 degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 94% of the Cosmetology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $36,503. Full Cosmetology at Southern Crescent Technical College Report

View the Most Popular Online Cosmetology Schools ranking for a specific region near you.

Region
New England
Middle Atlantic
Great Lakes
Plains States
Southeast
Southwest
Rocky Mountains
Far Western US

More Cosmetology Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Cosmetology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology 55,875
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 42,738
Nail Technician & Manicurist 14,442
Barbering 12,398
Facial Treatment Specialist 2,901
Other Cosmetology 2,497
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,882
Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor 1,436
Hair Styling & Design 1,386
Salon Management 514
Make-Up Artist 426
Electrolysis Technician 351
Permanent Cosmetics & Tattooing 90
Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 24,487
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,676
Casino Operations and Services 564
Other Personal & Culinary Services 101

References

*The average salary above is for the top 1 school only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.