2026 Rankings - Page 14
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1151-1250 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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#1151
Partial Data Boca Beauty Academy
Boca Raton, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.4
68.4 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 90%
303 completions Enrollment 228
Programs 1 fields
#1152
Partial Data Capstone College
Pasadena, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.2
68.2 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 60%
119 completions Enrollment 148
Programs 2 fields
#1153
Partial Data Milan Institute-Clovis
Clovis, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.2
68.2 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 57%
435 completions Enrollment 560
Programs 2 fields
#1154
Partial Data Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness
Voorhees, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.2
68.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 70%
312 completions Enrollment 346
Programs 1 fields
#1155
Partial Data Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL
Public
Overall Score 68.1
68.1 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 35%
498 completions Enrollment 875
Programs 10 fields
#1156
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
Lexington, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.1
68.1 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 68%
135 completions Enrollment 154
Programs 2 fields
#1157
Partial Data International Beauty Education Center
Airway Heights, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.9
67.9 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 93%
219 completions Enrollment 146
Programs 1 fields
#1158
Partial Data Shear Excellence Hair Academy
Tampa, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.9
67.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 85%
137 completions Enrollment 118
Programs 1 fields
#1159
Partial Data Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Columbus, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.8
67.8 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 85%
292 completions Enrollment 251
Programs 2 fields
#1160
Partial Data Miami Barber Institute
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.7
67.7 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 84%
171 completions Enrollment 150
Programs 1 fields
#1161
Partial Data Mid-America Technology Center
Wayne, OK
Public
Overall Score 67.7
67.7 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 18%
483 completions Enrollment 1,121
Programs 10 fields
#1162
Partial Data Infinity College
Lafayette, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.6
67.6 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 87%
218 completions Enrollment 179
Programs 5 fields
#1163
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
West Columbia, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.6
67.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 71%
235 completions Enrollment 256
Programs 1 fields
#1164
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN
Public
Overall Score 67.6
67.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 17%
258 completions Enrollment 623
Programs 8 fields
#1165
Partial Data Hoss Lee Academy
Roseville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.5
67.5 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 86%
135 completions Enrollment 112
Programs 1 fields
#1166
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Pleasant Hill, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.5
67.5 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 85%
215 completions Enrollment 184
Programs 1 fields
#1167
Partial Data Western Technology Center
Burns Flat, OK
Public
Overall Score 67.4
67.4 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 19%
231 completions Enrollment 532
Programs 13 fields
#1168
Partial Data New York Institute of Beauty
Islandia, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.4
67.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 73%
198 completions Enrollment 211
Programs 1 fields
#1169
Partial Data Independent Training & Apprenticeship Program
Sacramento, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.4
67.4 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 91%
127 completions Enrollment 92
Programs 1 fields
#1170
Partial Data Advance Beauty College
Garden Grove, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.3
67.3 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 91%
483 completions Enrollment 346
Programs 1 fields
#1171
Partial Data Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
McAlester, OK
Public
Overall Score 67.2
67.2 / 100
Retention 25%
68% retained Productivity 95%
977 completions Enrollment 540
Programs 18 fields
#1172
Partial Data CET-Coachella
Coachella, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 67.1
67.1 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 52%
68 completions Enrollment 96
Programs 3 fields
#1173
Partial Data City Pointe Beauty Academy
Webb City, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.1
67.1 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 67%
84 completions Enrollment 96
Programs 2 fields
#1174
Partial Data SPBK Enterprises Inc
Webb City, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.1
67.1 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 67%
84 completions Enrollment 96
Programs 2 fields
#1175
Partial Data UEI College-Ontario
Ontario, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.1
67.1 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 51%
730 completions Enrollment 1,045
Programs 5 fields
#1176
Partial Data Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology
Wayne, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67
67 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 66%
303 completions Enrollment 353
Programs 1 fields
#1177
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67
67 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 64%
41 completions Enrollment 49
Programs 2 fields
#1178
Partial Data Vogue College of Cosmetology
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67
67 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 87%
111 completions Enrollment 92
Programs 1 fields
#1179
Partial Data Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.9
66.9 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 59%
457 completions Enrollment 573
Programs 2 fields
#1180
Partial Data Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Marietta, OH
Public
Overall Score 66.9
66.9 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 81%
205 completions Enrollment 193
Programs 7 fields
#1181
Partial Data Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc
Arroyo, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.9
66.9 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 99%
216 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 2 fields
#1182
Partial Data Renaissance Academie
Provo, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.8
66.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 73%
176 completions Enrollment 188
Programs 1 fields
#1183
Partial Data Motoring Technical Training Institute
Seekonk, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.8
66.8 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 72%
289 completions Enrollment 312
Programs 3 fields
#1184
Partial Data Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
Kennewick, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.7
66.7 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 95%
64 completions Enrollment 34
Programs 2 fields
#1185
Partial Data First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL
Public
Overall Score 66.6
66.6 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 54%
536 completions Enrollment 727
Programs 7 fields
#1186
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.6
66.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 74%
161 completions Enrollment 170
Programs 1 fields
#1187
Partial Data Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
Forty Fort, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.6
66.6 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 100%
155 completions Enrollment 15
Programs 4 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $13,694
#1188
Partial Data Altoona Beauty School Inc
Altoona, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.5
66.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 91%
100 completions Enrollment 70
Programs 1 fields
#1189
Partial Data InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.5
66.5 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 44%
118 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 4 fields
#1190
Partial Data L'esprit Academy
Canton, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.5
66.5 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 70%
241 completions Enrollment 266
Programs 1 fields
#1191
Partial Data Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
Westbrook, ME
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.4
66.4 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 73%
248 completions Enrollment 263
Programs 2 fields
#1192
Partial Data CET-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 66.3
66.3 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 50%
98 completions Enrollment 142
Programs 3 fields
#1193
Partial Data Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Choctaw, OK
Public
Overall Score 66.3
66.3 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 46%
366 completions Enrollment 558
Programs 13 fields
#1194
Partial Data New England Hair Academy
Malden, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.3
66.3 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 93%
131 completions Enrollment 87
Programs 1 fields
#1195
Partial Data UEI College-Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.2
66.2 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 58%
639 completions Enrollment 814
Programs 5 fields
#1196
Partial Data Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.2
66.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 96%
89 completions Enrollment 47
Programs 1 fields
#1197
Partial Data Mandalyn Academy
American Fork, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66.2
66.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 94%
89 completions Enrollment 55
Programs 1 fields
#1198
Partial Data Fayette Institute of Technology
Oak Hill, WV
Public
Overall Score 66.1
66.1 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 75%
31 completions Enrollment 32
Programs 2 fields
#1199
Partial Data Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri
Springfield, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 66
66 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 64%
334 completions Enrollment 396
Programs 5 fields
#1200
Partial Data North Central Institute
Clarksville, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.9
65.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 91%
87 completions Enrollment 61
Programs 1 fields
#1201
Partial Data Ann Webb Skin Institute
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.9
65.9 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 90%
159 completions Enrollment 121
Programs 1 fields
#1202
Partial Data Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Monroe, OH
Public
Overall Score 65.9
65.9 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 77%
591 completions Enrollment 596
Programs 5 fields
#1203
Partial Data Taylor Andrews Academy-St George
St. George, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.8
65.8 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 86%
151 completions Enrollment 127
Programs 1 fields
#1204
Partial Data Erie 1 BOCES
West Seneca, NY
Public
Overall Score 65.8
65.8 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 90%
520 completions Enrollment 383
Programs 5 fields
#1205
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
Evansville, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.8
65.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 72%
149 completions Enrollment 162
Programs 1 fields
#1206
Partial Data Carver Career Center
Charleston, WV
Public
Overall Score 65.7
65.7 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 44%
109 completions Enrollment 169
Programs 6 fields
#1207
Partial Data GateWay Community College-Central City
Phoenix, AZ
Public
Overall Score 65.7
65.7 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 58%
464 completions Enrollment 595
Programs 8 fields
#1208
Partial Data Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 65.6
65.6 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 64%
297 completions Enrollment 356
Programs 1 fields
#1209
Partial Data Pivot Point Academy
Bloomingdale, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.6
65.6 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 86%
122 completions Enrollment 103
Programs 1 fields
#1210
Partial Data Brighton Institute of Cosmetology
Brighton, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.5
65.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 95%
74 completions Enrollment 43
Programs 1 fields
#1211
Partial Data Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants
Ardsley, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.5
65.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 88%
83 completions Enrollment 67
Programs 1 fields
#1212
Partial Data Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
Westminster, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.3
65.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 77%
114 completions Enrollment 115
Programs 1 fields
#1213
Partial Data Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Plainwell, MI
Public
Overall Score 65.3
65.3 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 83%
130 completions Enrollment 118
Programs 9 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,300
#1214
Partial Data New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.3
65.3 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 89%
821 completions Enrollment 646
Programs 2 fields
#1215
Partial Data CET-Salinas
Salinas, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 65.1
65.1 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 68%
151 completions Enrollment 171
Programs 3 fields
#1216
Partial Data House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.1
65.1 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 84%
122 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 1 fields
#1217
Partial Data CET-Colton
Colton, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 65.1
65.1 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 66%
139 completions Enrollment 162
Programs 3 fields
#1218
Partial Data Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
Paterson, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65.1
65.1 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 88%
183 completions Enrollment 146
Programs 3 fields
#1219
Partial Data Vogue College of Cosmetology-San Antonio Fredericksburg
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65
65 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 81%
96 completions Enrollment 90
Programs 1 fields
#1220
Partial Data Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen
McAllen, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 65
65 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 48%
367 completions Enrollment 546
Programs 4 fields
#1221
Partial Data Charles of Italy Beauty College
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.9
64.9 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 52%
54 completions Enrollment 76
Programs 3 fields
#1222
Partial Data Academy of Hair Technology
Greenville, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.9
64.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 88%
72 completions Enrollment 58
Programs 1 fields
#1223
Partial Data Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Miami Lakes, FL
Public
Overall Score 64.9
64.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 8%
209 completions Enrollment 665
Programs 8 fields
#1224
Partial Data Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
Philadelphia, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.8
64.8 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 69%
219 completions Enrollment 244
Programs 1 fields
#1225
Partial Data Summit College
San Bernardino, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.8
64.8 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 65%
846 completions Enrollment 989
Programs 4 fields
#1226
Partial Data Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.7
64.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 64%
181 completions Enrollment 217
Programs 1 fields
#1227
Partial Data South Hills Beauty Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 69%
164 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 1 fields
#1228
Partial Data Unitek College
South San Francisco, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 75%
184 completions Enrollment 191
Programs 1 fields
#1229
Partial Data American Institute of Massage Therapy
Santa Ana, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 98%
47 completions Enrollment 19
Programs 1 fields
#1230
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg
Rexburg, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 67%
196 completions Enrollment 224
Programs 1 fields
#1231
Partial Data Redondo Beach Beauty College
Torrance, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 92%
62 completions Enrollment 43
Programs 1 fields
#1232
Partial Data West Coast Barber College
Oceanside, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 98%
49 completions Enrollment 21
Programs 1 fields
#1233
Partial Data World A Cuts Barber Institute
York, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 98%
48 completions Enrollment 20
Programs 1 fields
#1234
Partial Data Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Seward, AK
Public
Overall Score 64.5
64.5 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 29%
139 completions Enrollment 269
Programs 6 fields
#1235
Partial Data Citrus Heights Beauty College
Citrus Heights, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.5
64.5 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 81%
122 completions Enrollment 114
Programs 1 fields
#1236
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven
North Haven, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.5
64.5 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 69%
160 completions Enrollment 178
Programs 1 fields
#1237
Partial Data Bridgerland Technical College
Logan, UT
Public
Overall Score 64.4
64.4 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 65%
1422 completions Enrollment 1,682
Programs 13 fields
#1238
Partial Data Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics
Ashland, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.4
64.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 100%
38 completions Enrollment 7
Programs 1 fields
#1239
Partial Data Career Center of Southern Illinois
Red Bud, IL
Public
Overall Score 64.4
64.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 93%
56 completions Enrollment 36
Programs 1 fields
#1240
Partial Data American Barber and Beauty Academy
Reading, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.3
64.3 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 87%
127 completions Enrollment 104
Programs 1 fields
#1241
Partial Data Graduate America College
Garland, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.3
64.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 85%
73 completions Enrollment 62
Programs 1 fields
#1242
Partial Data Medspa Academies
South Jordan, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.3
64.3 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 73%
225 completions Enrollment 241
Programs 1 fields
#1243
Partial Data Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
Oberlin, OH
Public
Overall Score 64.2
64.2 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 87%
105 completions Enrollment 87
Programs 4 fields
#1244
Partial Data Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL
Public
Overall Score 64.2
64.2 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 83%
557 completions Enrollment 502
Programs 10 fields
#1245
Partial Data Bristol Technical Education Center
Bristol, CT
Public
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 69%
136 completions Enrollment 152
Programs 4 fields
#1246
Partial Data Academy for Salon Professionals
Northridge, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 82%
144 completions Enrollment 134
Programs 1 fields
#1247
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 79%
90 completions Enrollment 87
Programs 1 fields
#1248
Partial Data The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
Houston, TX
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 99%
11 completions Enrollment 3
Programs 1 fields
#1249
Partial Data Auburn Career Center
Concord Twp, OH
Public
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 50%
201 completions Enrollment 292
Programs 4 fields
#1250
Partial Data La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Mason City, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 64%
47 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 3 fields