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Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

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.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

Our analysis found College of DuPage to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Cosmetology at College of DuPage Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Remington College - Cleveland Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Cleveland, Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 24 students majoring in cosmetology at Remington College - Cleveland Campus, 4% are male and 96% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, cosmetology graduates from Remington College - Cleveland Campus carry an average student debt load of $21,111.

Full Cosmetology at Remington College - Cleveland Campus Report

#3

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Vincennes University is a large public school located in the remote town of Vincennes.

Full Cosmetology at Vincennes University Report

Out of the 15 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Waukesha County Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.

About 80% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 20% are male.

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#5

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

The in-demand associate degree programs at John A Logan College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Great Lakes Region . John A Logan College is a small public school located in the suburb of Carterville.

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Kirtland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Grayling, Kirtland Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Kirtland Community College Report

Mott Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Mott Community College

#7

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

With a ranking of #7, Schoolcraft College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Schoolcraft College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Livonia.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Schoolcraft College

#7

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills.

Full Cosmetology at Oakland Community College Report

#7

Delta College

University Center, MI

Delta College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Delta College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of University Center.

Full Cosmetology at Delta College Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,766
Indiana 1,897
Wisconsin 1,320
Ohio 3,404
Illinois 3,922

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

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 15 schools only.

  • 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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