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Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,843 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

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 Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Colorado 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.

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

Our analysis found Pueblo Community College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. Located in the midsize city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Pueblo Community College

Out of the 6 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Lamar Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. LCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Lamar.

Full Cosmetology at Lamar Community College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Colorado Northwestern Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Colorado. CNCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Rangely.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Colorado Northwestern Community College

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Red Rocks Community College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Trinidad State Junior College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Trinidad State Junior College Report

#6

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Arapahoe Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the large suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 2,876
Idaho 1,174
Montana 184
Wyoming 65

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 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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