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Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

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$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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Michigan to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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.

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

Our analysis found Kirtland Community College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Michigan. Kirtland Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Grayling.

Full Cosmetology at Kirtland Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mott Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Flint, MCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.

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#2

Delta College

University Center, MI

Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Schoolcraft College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Montcalm 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 Sidney, Montcalm Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Montcalm Community College Report

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 6 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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