
Illinois · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#2 of 54 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
#2 of 54 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
#3 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
#10 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, IllinoisPositions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #797 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #46 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 40% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #542 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #32 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 28% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #507 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #34 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #202 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #355 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #25 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #86 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #235 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #24 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #106 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #27 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #338 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #26 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #266 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #21 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #277 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #24 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #583 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #32 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #379 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #33 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #106 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #278 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #22 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #122 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #380 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #24 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #244 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #21 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #575 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #41 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages Historical placement | State · Illinois | #5 of 6 ranked schools in Illinois | 6 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, Illinois |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #2 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Illinois |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #5 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary Historical placement | State · Illinois | #10 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |