2026 Rankings - Page 15
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1251-1350 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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#1251
Partial Data New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
North Andover, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.1
64.1 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 87%
523 completions Enrollment 430
Programs 2 fields
#1252
Partial Data Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman, OK
Public
Overall Score 64
64 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 24%
675 completions Enrollment 1,403
Programs 14 fields
#1253
Partial Data Tulsa Welding School-Houston
Houston, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64
64 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 66%
1689 completions Enrollment 1,962
Programs 4 fields
#1254
Partial Data Florida Barber Academy
Plantation, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.9
63.9 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 78%
249 completions Enrollment 244
Programs 1 fields
#1255
Partial Data PCI Academy-Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.9
63.9 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 53%
82 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 2 fields
#1256
Partial Data Xtylo Beauty College
Tolleson, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.8
63.8 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 84%
88 completions Enrollment 78
Programs 1 fields
#1257
Partial Data Capilo School of Hair Design
Augusta, ME
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.8
63.8 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 81%
164 completions Enrollment 156
Programs 1 fields
#1258
Partial Data Universal Healthcare Careers College
Los Angeles, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.8
63.8 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 76%
282 completions Enrollment 287
Programs 1 fields
#1259
Partial Data Academy of Career Training
Kissimmee, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.7
63.7 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 84%
112 completions Enrollment 100
Programs 2 fields
#1260
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy
Rapid City, SD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.6
63.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 45%
52 completions Enrollment 80
Programs 2 fields
#1261
Partial Data DuVall's School of Cosmetology
Bedford, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.6
63.6 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 89%
83 completions Enrollment 65
Programs 1 fields
#1262
Partial Data Milan Institute-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.6
63.6 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 36%
335 completions Enrollment 582
Programs 2 fields
#1263
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-Upland
Upland, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.6
63.6 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 65%
215 completions Enrollment 254
Programs 1 fields
#1264
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
Perrysburg, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.6
63.6 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 74%
108 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 1 fields
#1265
Partial Data Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL
Public
Overall Score 63.6
63.6 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 23%
349 completions Enrollment 741
Programs 10 fields
#1266
Partial Data CET-El Centro
El Centro, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 83%
145 completions Enrollment 130
Programs 4 fields
#1267
Partial Data Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy
Hallandale Beach, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 48%
80 completions Enrollment 119
Programs 2 fields
#1268
Partial Data Automeca Technical College-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 62%
396 completions Enrollment 482
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,800
#1269
Partial Data Design's School of Cosmetology
Paso Robles, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 92%
107 completions Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields
#1270
Partial Data Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH
Public
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 62%
120 completions Enrollment 146
Programs 5 fields
#1271
Partial Data Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 81%
195 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 1 fields
#1272
Partial Data Brillare Beauty Institute
Cleveland, TN
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 63.5
63.5 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 76%
262 completions Enrollment 265
Programs 1 fields
#1273
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston
North Charleston, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.4
63.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 57%
205 completions Enrollment 264
Programs 1 fields
#1274
Partial Data Skin Institute
Saint Louis, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.4
63.4 / 100
Retention 86%
99% retained Productivity 76%
86 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 1 fields
#1275
Partial Data COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester
Worcester, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 82%
207 completions Enrollment 192
Programs 1 fields
#1276
Partial Data Florida Career College-Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 96%
292 completions Enrollment 149
Programs 4 fields
#1277
Partial Data Lake Technical College
Eustis, FL
Public
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 58%
706 completions Enrollment 894
Programs 9 fields
#1278
Partial Data Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester
Worcester, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 82%
207 completions Enrollment 192
Programs 1 fields
#1279
Partial Data Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
Hempstead, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 72%
93 completions Enrollment 101
Programs 1 fields
#1280
Partial Data Penrose Academy
Scottsdale, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 80%
419 completions Enrollment 403
Programs 1 fields
#1281
Partial Data Stewart School
Sioux Falls, SD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 61%
108 completions Enrollment 133
Programs 2 fields
#1282
Partial Data VICI Beauty School
Greenfield, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 71%
100 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 1 fields
#1283
Partial Data Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 65%
780 completions Enrollment 923
Programs 2 fields
#1284
Partial Data California Beauty College
Modesto, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 71%
112 completions Enrollment 122
Programs 1 fields
#1285
Partial Data California Beauty School
Modesto, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.2
63.2 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 71%
112 completions Enrollment 122
Programs 1 fields
#1286
Partial Data Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK
Public
Overall Score 63.1
63.1 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 23%
201 completions Enrollment 420
Programs 17 fields
#1287
Partial Data Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute
Albuquerque, NM
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.1
63.1 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 85%
112 completions Enrollment 96
Programs 1 fields
#1288
Partial Data CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering
Garden Grove, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.1
63.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 74%
87 completions Enrollment 91
Programs 1 fields
#1289
Partial Data Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
Rochester, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63.1
63.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 59%
162 completions Enrollment 204
Programs 1 fields
#1290
Partial Data New Professions Technical Institute
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 16%
206 completions Enrollment 514
Programs 2 fields
#1291
Partial Data Cortiva Institute
Cromwell, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 87%
254 completions Enrollment 209
Programs 2 fields
#1292
Partial Data Acaydia School of Aesthetics
Provo, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 76%
112 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 1 fields
#1293
Partial Data Crave Beauty Academy
Wichita, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 69%
272 completions Enrollment 303
Programs 1 fields
#1294
Partial Data Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 70%
163 completions Enrollment 181
Programs 1 fields
#1295
Partial Data Nouvelle Institute
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 99%
268 completions Enrollment 75
Programs 1 fields
#1296
Partial Data Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH
Public
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 45%
196 completions Enrollment 300
Programs 7 fields
#1297
Partial Data Venus Beauty Academy
Aston, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 84%
64 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1298
Partial Data Salon Boutique Academy
Addison, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.9
62.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 59%
159 completions Enrollment 200
Programs 1 fields
#1299
Partial Data UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.9
62.9 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 57%
830 completions Enrollment 1,079
Programs 5 fields
#1300
Partial Data Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology
Boise, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.8
62.8 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 77%
253 completions Enrollment 254
Programs 1 fields
#1301
Partial Data Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.8
62.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 73%
85 completions Enrollment 91
Programs 1 fields
#1302
Partial Data UEI College-Fresno
Fresno, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.7
62.7 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 56%
773 completions Enrollment 1,009
Programs 3 fields
#1303
Partial Data UEI College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 58%
1113 completions Enrollment 1,415
Programs 5 fields
#1304
Partial Data Cutting Edge Barber Academy
Lancaster, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 95%
38 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 1 fields
#1305
Partial Data New York Institute of Massage Inc
Williamsville, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 89%
39 completions Enrollment 30
Programs 1 fields
#1306
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 60%
145 completions Enrollment 179
Programs 1 fields
#1307
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 69%
98 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 1 fields
#1308
Partial Data PCI Health Training Center
Dallas, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 69%
228 completions Enrollment 256
Programs 1 fields
#1309
Partial Data Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
Public
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 74%
614 completions Enrollment 646
Programs 9 fields
#1310
Partial Data J D Academy of Salon and Spa
Danville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 87%
110 completions Enrollment 91
Programs 1 fields
#1311
Partial Data National Holistic Institute
Emeryville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 51%
880 completions Enrollment 1,258
Programs 3 fields
#1312
Partial Data Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc
Feasterville, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 84%
92 completions Enrollment 82
Programs 1 fields
#1313
Partial Data Brand College
Glendale, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 92%
22 completions Enrollment 15
Programs 1 fields
#1314
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-West Covina
West Covina, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 76%
73 completions Enrollment 75
Programs 1 fields
#1315
Partial Data Elite Welding Academy
Houston, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 90%
32 completions Enrollment 24
Programs 1 fields
#1316
Partial Data Innovate Salon Academy
South Plainfield, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 57%
224 completions Enrollment 288
Programs 1 fields
#1317
Partial Data Warrensburg Area Career Center
Warrensburg, MO
Public
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 54%
23 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 2 fields
#1318
Partial Data Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology
Sweetwater, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.4
62.4 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 97%
48 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 1 fields
#1319
Partial Data The Rapha School
Home, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.4
62.4 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 96%
52 completions Enrollment 27
Programs 1 fields
#1320
Partial Data Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale
Mattydale, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 86%
180 completions Enrollment 152
Programs 1 fields
#1321
Partial Data International College of Cosmetology
Oakland, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 67%
98 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 1 fields
#1322
Partial Data MAK Beauty Institute
Cumming, GA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 92%
16 completions Enrollment 11
Programs 1 fields
#1323
Partial Data Avalon Institute-Aurora
Aurora, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 79%
167 completions Enrollment 162
Programs 1 fields
#1324
Partial Data Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester
Rochester, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 88%
240 completions Enrollment 194
Programs 1 fields
#1325
Partial Data Cortiva Institute
King of Prussia, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 94%
199 completions Enrollment 125
Programs 2 fields
#1326
Partial Data First Class Cosmetology School
Beloit, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 68%
81 completions Enrollment 92
Programs 2 fields
#1327
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula
Temecula, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 66%
277 completions Enrollment 320
Programs 1 fields
#1328
Partial Data Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
Muskogee, OK
Public
Overall Score 62.2
62.2 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 64%
1249 completions Enrollment 1,491
Programs 12 fields
#1329
Partial Data ABCO Technology
Los Angeles, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.2
62.2 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 74%
72 completions Enrollment 75
Programs 3 fields
#1330
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda
Tonawanda, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.1
62.1 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 77%
142 completions Enrollment 142
Programs 1 fields
#1331
Partial Data Flagler Technical College
Palm Coast, FL
Public
Overall Score 62.1
62.1 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 26%
67 completions Enrollment 135
Programs 6 fields
#1332
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62
62 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 43%
155 completions Enrollment 244
Programs 2 fields
#1333
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Logan
Logan, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62
62 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 63%
110 completions Enrollment 133
Programs 1 fields
#1334
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia
Columbia, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62
62 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 95%
201 completions Enrollment 107
Programs 1 fields
#1335
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy of Holland
Holland, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62
62 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 39%
49 completions Enrollment 82
Programs 2 fields
#1336
Partial Data Milan Institute-Merced
Merced, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.9
61.9 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 36%
207 completions Enrollment 359
Programs 2 fields
#1337
Partial Data Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education
Pomona, CA
Public
Overall Score 61.9
61.9 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 76%
70 completions Enrollment 71
Programs 4 fields
#1338
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-Fontana
Fontana, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.9
61.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 87%
35 completions Enrollment 29
Programs 1 fields
#1339
Partial Data Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
Vancouver, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.9
61.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 64%
102 completions Enrollment 122
Programs 1 fields
#1340
Partial Data Cosmetology Training Center
Lafayette, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.9
61.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 30%
65 completions Enrollment 125
Programs 2 fields
#1341
Partial Data Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics
New York, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.8
61.8 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 69%
267 completions Enrollment 299
Programs 1 fields
#1342
Partial Data Florida Academy
Fort Myers, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.8
61.8 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 77%
350 completions Enrollment 350
Programs 3 fields
#1343
Partial Data Mountainland Technical College
Lehi, UT
Public
Overall Score 61.7
61.7 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 37%
2301 completions Enrollment 3,967
Programs 9 fields
#1344
Partial Data New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Pine Bluff, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.7
61.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 87%
33 completions Enrollment 27
Programs 1 fields
#1345
Partial Data Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc
Seymour, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.7
61.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 61%
117 completions Enrollment 143
Programs 1 fields
#1346
Partial Data La James International College-Ft Dodge
Fort Dodge, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.7
61.7 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 66%
19 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 2 fields
#1347
Partial Data Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.6
61.6 / 100
Retention 27%
70% retained Productivity 97%
327 completions Enrollment 156
Programs 3 fields
#1348
Partial Data Morgantown Beauty College Inc
Morgantown, WV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.6
61.6 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 81%
72 completions Enrollment 68
Programs 2 fields
#1349
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.6
61.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 54%
152 completions Enrollment 204
Programs 1 fields
#1350
Partial Data Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics
Las Vegas, NV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.5
61.5 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 68%
190 completions Enrollment 215
Programs 1 fields