Brighton Institute of Cosmetology

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit vocational institution (less than two-year) located in Brighton, Michigan, in a midsize suburban community in Livingston County, northwest of Detroit. The institute focuses exclusively on cosmetology education, offering a certificate program in Cosmetology at the one-to-two-year level that covers the full range of skills required for Michigan state licensure.

The school enrolled 61 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a 98% completion rate alongside an 86% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). The near-perfect completion rate indicates that students who commit to the program overwhelmingly follow through to graduation. With just 61 students, the institute maintains a small-cohort model that allows for hands-on instruction and close interaction between students and instructors throughout the training process.

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology holds a quality score of 72.67/100. As a small, specialized institution, it provides a focused training environment for students in southeastern Michigan preparing for state cosmetology licensure and careers in salons, spas, and beauty services. Brighton's location between Detroit and Lansing gives graduates access to employment opportunities across multiple metro areas.