Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

5 Best Universities in North Carolina for Cosmetology

Focusing specifically on Cosmetology, our data science engine identified the 5 most influential universities in North Carolina. Our methodology evaluated 783.6K subject-specific papers and 32.67M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Winston-Salem

Wake Forest University

For Cosmetology

#6 in United States #6 in North America

22% Acceptance

3,246 Enrollment

1465 Avg SAT

1834 Founded

2

Durham, NC

Duke University

For Cosmetology

#35 in United States #39 in North America

6% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1535 Avg SAT

1838 Founded

3

Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

For Cosmetology

#40 in United States #45 in North America

15% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1460 Avg SAT

1789 Founded

4

Raleigh

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

For Cosmetology

#88 in United States #100 in North America

42% Acceptance

28,422 Enrollment

1385 Avg SAT

1887 Founded

5

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

For Cosmetology

#138 in United States #155 in North America

89% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1155 Avg SAT

1907 Founded