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Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

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$16,507 Avg Salary
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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.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

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 Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region 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.

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

#1

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

Our analysis found Johnson County Community College to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . JCCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Overland Park.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Johnson County Community College

#2

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

The in-demand associate degree programs at Century College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Cosmetology at Century College Report

Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Scott Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Fort Scott, FSCC is a public college with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Fort Scott Community College Report

#4

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ridgewater College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at Ridgewater College Report

#4

Independence Community College

Independence, KS

Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Independence Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Independence, Independence Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hutchinson Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Hutchinson Community College

#7

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Saint Paul College

With a ranking of #7, National American University - Rapid City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Rapid City, National American University - Rapid City is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Cosmetology at National American University - Rapid City Report

With a ranking of #9, Seward County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. SCCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Liberal.

Full Cosmetology at Seward County Community College Report

Northeast Iowa Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Northeast Iowa Community College

Best Cosmetology Colleges by State

Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,184
Missouri 1,382
Minnesota 1,054
South Dakota 209
Iowa 685
North Dakota 203
Nebraska 441

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

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 17 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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