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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 7th in Alabama. In fact, 821 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama 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.
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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alabama Trade Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology
Our analysis found Gadsden State Community College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northwest-Shoals Community College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the city of Muscle Shoals.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Shelton State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Alabama Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Northeast is a small public school located in the rural area of Rainsville.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hanceville.
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Bevill State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Jasper.
Read full report on Cosmetology at Bevill State Community College
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Drake State is a small public school located in the city of Huntsville.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 4,283 |
| South Carolina | 1,516 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| Florida | 10,801 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Kentucky | 1,003 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
Cosmetology Related Majors
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
Majors Similar to Cosmetology
| 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 7 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.