2026 Rankings - Page 13
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1051-1150 of 2,858 trade and vocational colleges
2,858
Schools Ranked
1,031
Full Data Rankings
1,827
Partial Data Rankings
5
Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: completion rates, retention, program productivity, breadth, and institutional scale.
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#1051
Partial Data American Beauty and Trade School
Miami, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 78.5
78.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 94%
138 completions Enrollment 83
Programs 2 fields
#1052
Partial Data American Beauty Schools
Miami, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 78.5
78.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 94%
138 completions Enrollment 83
Programs 2 fields
#1053
Partial Data Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 78
78 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 83%
857 completions Enrollment 777
Programs 2 fields
#1054
Partial Data Montana Academy of Salons
Great Falls, MT
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 77.9
77.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 83%
140 completions Enrollment 126
Programs 2 fields
#1055
Partial Data Withlacoochee Technical College
Inverness, FL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 77.9
77.9 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 86%
328 completions Enrollment 278
Programs 8 fields
#1056
Partial Data CyberTex Institute of Technology
Austin, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 77.6
77.6 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 96%
292 completions Enrollment 152
Programs 3 fields
#1057
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy
Tampa, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 77.4
77.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 75%
176 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 2 fields
#1058
Partial Data M-DCPS The English Center
Miami, FL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 77.3
77.3 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 66%
174 completions Enrollment 203
Programs 5 fields
#1059
Partial Data Southeastern Esthetics Institute
Elgin, SC
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 76.8
76.8 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 83%
393 completions Enrollment 358
Programs 2 fields
#1060
Partial Data Capitol Beauty School
Omaha, NE
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 76.7
76.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 75%
156 completions Enrollment 161
Programs 2 fields
#1061
Partial Data Futura Career Institute
Hialeah, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 76.6
76.6 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 72%
376 completions Enrollment 404
Programs 2 fields
#1062
Partial Data M T Training Center
Grand Prairie, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 76.5
76.5 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 86%
353 completions Enrollment 293
Programs 5 fields
#1063
Partial Data Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center
Fremont, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 75.8
75.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 97%
15 completions Enrollment 7
Programs 3 fields
#1064
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
Fargo, ND
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.7
75.7 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 93%
142 completions Enrollment 95
Programs 2 fields
#1065
Partial Data McAllen Careers Institute
McAllen, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.6
75.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 75%
125 completions Enrollment 129
Programs 2 fields
#1066
Partial Data MCI
McAllen, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.6
75.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 75%
125 completions Enrollment 129
Programs 2 fields
#1067
Partial Data Casal Institute of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.6
75.6 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 82%
295 completions Enrollment 271
Programs 2 fields
#1068
Partial Data Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers, FL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 75.6
75.6 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 73%
715 completions Enrollment 764
Programs 9 fields
#1069
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Maryland
Bel Air, MD
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.3
75.3 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 91%
106 completions Enrollment 77
Programs 2 fields
#1070
Partial Data Coastline Beauty College
Fountain Valley, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.2
75.2 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 72%
187 completions Enrollment 203
Programs 2 fields
#1071
Partial Data Dawn Career Institute LLC
Newark, DE
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.2
75.2 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 69%
318 completions Enrollment 355
Programs 4 fields
#1072
Partial Data Ben Franklin Career Center
Dunbar, WV
See the campus Public
Overall Score 74.9
74.9 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 86%
93 completions Enrollment 78
Programs 4 fields
#1073
Partial Data Pontotoc Technology Center
Ada, OK
See the campus Public
Overall Score 74.9
74.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 43%
235 completions Enrollment 369
Programs 12 fields
#1074
Partial Data CET-Soledad
Soledad, CA
See the campus Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 74.9
74.9 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 88%
192 completions Enrollment 155
Programs 2 fields
#1075
Partial Data Gould's Academy
Bartlett, TN
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.8
74.8 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 83%
149 completions Enrollment 135
Programs 2 fields
#1076
Partial Data ATA College
El Cajon, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.7
74.7 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 90%
106 completions Enrollment 80
Programs 5 fields
#1077
Partial Data Colegio Tecnico de Electricidad Galloza
Aguada, PR
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.6
74.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 100%
50 completions Enrollment 7
Programs 2 fields
#1078
Partial Data IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Kahului, HI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.6
74.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 90%
64 completions Enrollment 47
Programs 2 fields
#1079
Partial Data Putnam Career and Technical Center
Eleanor, WV
See the campus Public
Overall Score 74.6
74.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 96%
53 completions Enrollment 27
Programs 2 fields
#1080
Partial Data UEI College-West Covina
West Covina, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.5
74.5 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 65%
834 completions Enrollment 978
Programs 5 fields
#1081
Partial Data The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.3
74.3 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 76%
181 completions Enrollment 186
Programs 2 fields
#1082
Partial Data Dixie Technical College
Saint George, UT
See the campus Public
Overall Score 74
74 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 63%
1121 completions Enrollment 1,347
Programs 9 fields
#1083
Partial Data Collins Career Technical Center
Chesapeake, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 74
74 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 41%
280 completions Enrollment 454
Programs 7 fields
#1084
Partial Data J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 73.9
73.9 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 97%
2084 completions Enrollment 960
Programs 7 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,343
#1085
Partial Data Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 73.8
73.8 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 79%
305 completions Enrollment 297
Programs 6 fields
#1086
Partial Data La Belle Beauty Academy
Miami, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.8
73.8 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 94%
172 completions Enrollment 106
Programs 2 fields
#1087
Partial Data Portage Lakes Career Center
Uniontown, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 73.7
73.7 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 80%
174 completions Enrollment 168
Programs 6 fields
#1088
Partial Data Southwest Technical College
Cedar City, UT
See the campus Public
Overall Score 73.7
73.7 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 41%
538 completions Enrollment 864
Programs 7 fields
#1089
Partial Data CET-San Diego
San Diego, CA
See the campus Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 73.7
73.7 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 55%
168 completions Enrollment 223
Programs 3 fields
#1090
Partial Data Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.6
73.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 85%
654 completions Enrollment 556
Programs 1 fields
#1091
Partial Data Pennco Tech-Blackwood
Blackwood, NJ
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.3
73.3 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 53%
644 completions Enrollment 875
Programs 3 fields
#1092
Partial Data Neo-Esthetique European Institute
San Juan, PR
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.1
73.1 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 94%
176 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 2 fields
#1093
Partial Data Academia Serrant Inc
Ponce, PR
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73
73 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 74%
150 completions Enrollment 156
Programs 8 fields
#1094
Partial Data Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Ventura, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 72.6
72.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 64%
62 completions Enrollment 74
Programs 7 fields
#1095
Partial Data International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy
Sandy Springs, GA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 72.5
72.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 54%
183 completions Enrollment 246
Programs 2 fields
#1096
Partial Data EDP School
Brooklyn, NY
See the campus Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 72.3
72.3 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 68%
133 completions Enrollment 151
Programs 2 fields
#1097
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
Modesto, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 72.3
72.3 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 92%
320 completions Enrollment 218
Programs 1 fields
#1098
Partial Data Asian-American International Beauty College
Westminster, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 72.1
72.1 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 88%
548 completions Enrollment 442
Programs 1 fields
#1099
Partial Data Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV
See the campus Public
Overall Score 72
72 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 69%
98 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 6 fields
#1100
Partial Data Celebrity School of Beauty
Miami, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 72
72 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 53%
617 completions Enrollment 855
Programs 2 fields
#1101
Partial Data Charles H McCann Technical School
North Adams, MA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 71.9
71.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 83%
45 completions Enrollment 41
Programs 2 fields
#1102
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.9
71.9 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 88%
387 completions Enrollment 309
Programs 1 fields
#1103
Partial Data Cinta Aveda Institute
San Francisco, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.9
71.9 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 79%
120 completions Enrollment 117
Programs 2 fields
#1104
Partial Data Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
Liverpool, NY
See the campus Public
Overall Score 71.9
71.9 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 51%
248 completions Enrollment 354
Programs 6 fields
#1105
Partial Data Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 71.8
71.8 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 97%
210 completions Enrollment 104
Programs 4 fields
#1106
Partial Data Clovis Adult Education
Clovis, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 71.4
71.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 51%
166 completions Enrollment 238
Programs 2 fields
#1107
Partial Data UEI College-Stockton
Stockton, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.3
71.3 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 59%
693 completions Enrollment 868
Programs 5 fields
#1108
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Provo
Provo, UT
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.3
71.3 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 63%
136 completions Enrollment 164
Programs 2 fields
#1109
Partial Data Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
San Marcos, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.3
71.3 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 90%
255 completions Enrollment 193
Programs 1 fields
#1110
Partial Data Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
Sacramento, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 71.2
71.2 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 72%
84 completions Enrollment 91
Programs 3 fields
#1111
Partial Data North American Trade Schools
Baltimore, MD
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.2
71.2 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 74%
507 completions Enrollment 534
Programs 4 fields
#1112
Partial Data Sutter County Career Training Center
Yuba City, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 71
71 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 76%
53 completions Enrollment 54
Programs 2 fields
#1113
Partial Data Milan Institute-Visalia
Visalia, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71
71 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 56%
483 completions Enrollment 635
Programs 2 fields
#1114
Partial Data UEI College-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71
71 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 59%
1090 completions Enrollment 1,373
Programs 5 fields
#1115
Partial Data Treasure Coast Technical College
Vero Beach, FL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 70.9
70.9 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 87%
131 completions Enrollment 107
Programs 5 fields
#1116
Partial Data Glitz School of Cosmetology
Las Cruces, NM
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.9
70.9 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 84%
142 completions Enrollment 124
Programs 2 fields
#1117
Partial Data UEI College-Reseda
Reseda, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.9
70.9 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 54%
887 completions Enrollment 1,201
Programs 4 fields
#1118
Partial Data James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV
See the campus Public
Overall Score 70.8
70.8 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 92%
146 completions Enrollment 99
Programs 4 fields
#1119
Partial Data My Le's Beauty College
Sacramento, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.7
70.7 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 94%
244 completions Enrollment 150
Programs 1 fields
#1120
Partial Data Total Image Beauty Academy
Union City, NJ
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.3
70.3 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 93%
304 completions Enrollment 204
Programs 2 fields
#1121
Partial Data Automeca Technical College-Ponce
Ponce, PR
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.2
70.2 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 75%
301 completions Enrollment 310
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,800
#1122
Partial Data Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland
Parkland, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70
70 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 86%
241 completions Enrollment 201
Programs 2 fields
#1123
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro
Jacksboro, TN
See the campus Public
Overall Score 69.9
69.9 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 28%
232 completions Enrollment 455
Programs 8 fields
#1124
Partial Data Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
Nanuet, NY
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.8
69.8 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 84%
319 completions Enrollment 285
Programs 1 fields
#1125
Partial Data Sandusky Career Center
Sandusky, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 69.8
69.8 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 61%
72 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 4 fields
#1126
Partial Data Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics
Woburn, MA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.6
69.6 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 90%
236 completions Enrollment 174
Programs 1 fields
#1127
Partial Data Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.5
69.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 91%
156 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 1 fields
#1128
Partial Data PCI Academy-Ames
Ames, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.5
69.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 49%
121 completions Enrollment 176
Programs 2 fields
#1129
Partial Data Great Oaks Career Campuses
Cincinnati, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 69.4
69.4 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 84%
160 completions Enrollment 142
Programs 7 fields
#1130
Partial Data Avenue Five Institute
Austin, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.3
69.3 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 62%
260 completions Enrollment 316
Programs 2 fields
#1131
Partial Data Capri College-Davenport
Davenport, IA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.3
69.3 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 62%
111 completions Enrollment 135
Programs 2 fields
#1132
Partial Data San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc
San Francisco, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.2
69.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 83%
184 completions Enrollment 167
Programs 1 fields
#1133
Partial Data Bellus Academy-El Cajon
El Cajon, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.2
69.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 84%
177 completions Enrollment 157
Programs 1 fields
#1134
Partial Data Avalon Institute-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.2
69.2 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 91%
311 completions Enrollment 219
Programs 2 fields
#1135
Partial Data Tooele Technical College
Tooele, UT
See the campus Public
Overall Score 69.2
69.2 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 41%
414 completions Enrollment 666
Programs 8 fields
#1136
Partial Data International School of Beauty Inc
Palm Desert, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.1
69.1 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 90%
179 completions Enrollment 132
Programs 2 fields
#1137
Partial Data Latin Beauty Academy
greenacres, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.1
69.1 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 81%
302 completions Enrollment 283
Programs 2 fields
#1138
Partial Data Federico Beauty Institute
Sacramento, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.1
69.1 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 82%
238 completions Enrollment 220
Programs 1 fields
#1139
Partial Data Puerto Rico Advance Institute
Bayamon, PR
See the campus Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 69.1
69.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 77%
29 completions Enrollment 29
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $7,395
#1140
Partial Data Top Nails & Hair Beauty School
Taylorsville, UT
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69
69 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 95%
168 completions Enrollment 92
Programs 1 fields
#1141
Partial Data Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.9
68.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 76%
246 completions Enrollment 250
Programs 1 fields
#1142
Partial Data EHOVE Career Center
Milan, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 68.9
68.9 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 53%
290 completions Enrollment 398
Programs 6 fields
#1143
Partial Data Warren County Career Center
Lebanon, OH
See the campus Public
Overall Score 68.8
68.8 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 55%
224 completions Enrollment 298
Programs 7 fields
#1144
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Onalaska, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.7
68.7 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 74%
64 completions Enrollment 67
Programs 2 fields
#1145
Partial Data Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington
Arlington, VA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.6
68.6 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 85%
194 completions Enrollment 166
Programs 1 fields
#1146
Partial Data Aesthetic Science Institute
Latham, NY
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.5
68.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 81%
175 completions Enrollment 164
Programs 1 fields
#1147
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Tallahassee
Clearwater, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.5
68.5 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 77%
619 completions Enrollment 620
Programs 2 fields
#1148
Partial Data New Concept Massage and Beauty School
Miami, FL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.5
68.5 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 76%
120 completions Enrollment 123
Programs 2 fields
#1149
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-Corona
Corona, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.5
68.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 78%
198 completions Enrollment 196
Programs 1 fields
#1150
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Denver
Denver, CO
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.4
68.4 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 74%
269 completions Enrollment 280
Programs 2 fields