by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the United States to review for the 2025 Best Make-Up Artist/Specialist Schools ranking.
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The make-up artist school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Make-Up Artist/Specialist Schools. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of make-up artist degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Douglas Education Center is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in make-up artist/specialist. Located in the fringe town of Monessen, Douglas Education Center is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a degree in make-up artist/specialist from Douglas Education Center
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One of 12 majors within the Cosmetology area of study, Make-Up Artist/Specialist has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related 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 |
| Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician | 354 |
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