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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas

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

Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,184 degrees and certificates from a Kansas school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in Kansas 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.

#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 Kansas. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.

Full Cosmetology at Johnson County Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Scott Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. FSCC is a small public school located in the town of Fort Scott.

Full Cosmetology at Fort Scott Community College Report

Out of the 9 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Hutchinson Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Hutchinson Community College is a small public school located in the town of Hutchinson.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Hutchinson Community College

#3

Independence Community College

Independence, KS

Out of the 9 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Independence Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Independence Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Independence.

Full Cosmetology at Independence Community College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Northwest Kansas Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Kansas. Located in the town of Goodland, NWKTC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 83% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Northwest Kansas Technical College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seward County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in the town of Liberal, SCCC is a public college with a small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Seward County Community College

#7

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS

Cowley County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Arkansas City, Cowley College is a public college with a small student population.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Cowley County Community College

With a ranking of #8, Dodge City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Dodge City Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Dodge City.

Of the 13 students majoring in cosmetology at Dodge City Community College, 8% are male and 92% are female.

Full Cosmetology at Dodge City Community College Report

#9

Garden City Community College

Garden City, KS

Garden City Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree cosmetology programs. Garden City Community College is a small public school located in the town of Garden City.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 9 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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