2026 Rankings - Page 16
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1351-1450 of 2,858 trade and vocational colleges
2,858
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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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#1351
Partial Data Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg
Lewisburg, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.5
61.5 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 38%
74 completions Enrollment 126
Programs 4 fields
#1352
Partial Data Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg
Lewisburg, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.5
61.5 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 38%
74 completions Enrollment 126
Programs 4 fields
#1353
Partial Data Sami Halaseh Institute
Andover, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.5
61.5 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 92%
44 completions Enrollment 30
Programs 1 fields
#1354
Partial Data Strand College of Hair Design
Myrtle Beach, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.5
61.5 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 80%
73 completions Enrollment 70
Programs 3 fields
#1355
Partial Data Elevate Salon Institute
Royal Oak, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.5
61.5 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 68%
175 completions Enrollment 197
Programs 3 fields
#1356
Partial Data Automeca Technical College-Caguas
Caguas, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.4
61.4 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 65%
158 completions Enrollment 186
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,800
#1357
Partial Data KCK Beauty & Barber Academy
Jacksonville, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.4
61.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 83%
40 completions Enrollment 36
Programs 1 fields
#1358
Partial Data Top of the Line Barber School
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.4
61.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 70%
78 completions Enrollment 86
Programs 1 fields
#1359
Partial Data Academy of Professional Cosmetology
Rogers, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.4
61.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 64%
97 completions Enrollment 115
Programs 1 fields
#1360
Partial Data Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta, GA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.4
61.4 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 49%
218 completions Enrollment 319
Programs 2 fields
#1361
Partial Data Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.4
61.4 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 42%
81 completions Enrollment 129
Programs 2 fields
#1362
Partial Data A Better U Beauty Barber Academy
Albuquerque, NM
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.3
61.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 80%
48 completions Enrollment 46
Programs 1 fields
#1363
Partial Data Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.3
61.3 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 65%
994 completions Enrollment 1,172
Programs 1 fields
#1364
Partial Data Textures Institute of Cosmetology
Indianapolis, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.3
61.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 87%
23 completions Enrollment 19
Programs 1 fields
#1365
Partial Data UEI College-Riverside
Riverside, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.2
61.2 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 52%
1155 completions Enrollment 1,616
Programs 4 fields
#1366
Partial Data Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS
Public
Overall Score 61.1
61.1 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 48%
904 completions Enrollment 1,341
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $7,296
#1367
Partial Data Advance Science International College
Miami Lakes, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.1
61.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 80%
46 completions Enrollment 44
Programs 1 fields
#1368
Partial Data The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Downers Grove, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.1
61.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 81%
41 completions Enrollment 39
Programs 1 fields
#1369
Partial Data Elite Cosmetology School
PALM DESERT, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.1
61.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 63%
95 completions Enrollment 115
Programs 1 fields
#1370
Partial Data French Academy of Cosmetology
Spring Lake, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.1
61.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 78%
52 completions Enrollment 51
Programs 1 fields
#1371
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61
61 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 59%
136 completions Enrollment 171
Programs 1 fields
#1372
Partial Data The Academy of Hair Design LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61
61 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 76%
55 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1373
Partial Data Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina
Carolina, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.9
60.9 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 66%
163 completions Enrollment 189
Programs 2 fields
#1374
Partial Data Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.9
60.9 / 100
Retention 21%
65% retained Productivity 96%
454 completions Enrollment 229
Programs 3 fields
#1375
Partial Data Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.9
60.9 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 80%
145 completions Enrollment 139
Programs 1 fields
#1376
Partial Data Commercial Diving Technologies Institute
Hudson, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.8
60.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 54%
132 completions Enrollment 177
Programs 1 fields
#1377
Partial Data Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan
Bryan, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.8
60.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 87%
16 completions Enrollment 13
Programs 1 fields
#1378
Partial Data Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology
Clinton, MS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.8
60.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 70%
70 completions Enrollment 77
Programs 1 fields
#1379
Partial Data Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.8
60.8 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 85%
180 completions Enrollment 156
Programs 2 fields
#1380
Partial Data Wilton Simpson Technical College
Brooksville, FL
Public
Overall Score 60.8
60.8 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 17%
65 completions Enrollment 155
Programs 6 fields
#1381
Partial Data Academy of Beauty Professionals
Madison, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.7
60.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 76%
52 completions Enrollment 53
Programs 1 fields
#1382
Partial Data Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Riverhead, NY
Public
Overall Score 60.7
60.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 87%
11 completions Enrollment 9
Programs 1 fields
#1383
Partial Data Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology
Albany, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.7
60.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 75%
54 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1384
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Fresno
Fresno, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.7
60.7 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 62%
184 completions Enrollment 223
Programs 1 fields
#1385
Partial Data Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College
Bend, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.6
60.6 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 78%
102 completions Enrollment 101
Programs 1 fields
#1386
Partial Data Cutting Edge Academy
Succasunna, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.6
60.6 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 73%
93 completions Enrollment 99
Programs 1 fields
#1387
Partial Data Affinity Hair Academy
Orlando, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 83%
30 completions Enrollment 27
Programs 1 fields
#1388
Partial Data American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Piscataway, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 42%
297 completions Enrollment 472
Programs 1 fields
#1389
Partial Data Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 78%
250 completions Enrollment 246
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,800
#1390
Partial Data Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 60%
97 completions Enrollment 120
Programs 1 fields
#1391
Partial Data Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
Public
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 1%
778 completions Enrollment 6,123
Programs 9 fields
#1392
Partial Data Industrial Technical College
Humacao, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 40%
67 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,400
#1393
Partial Data Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Ashland, OH
Public
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 65%
35 completions Enrollment 41
Programs 5 fields
#1394
Partial Data Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia
San Juan, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 21%
65% retained Productivity 82%
465 completions Enrollment 431
Programs 8 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $9,000
#1395
Partial Data Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 97%
47 completions Enrollment 21
Programs 2 fields
#1396
Partial Data TC Beauty
Johnson City, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.5
60.5 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 82%
108 completions Enrollment 100
Programs 1 fields
#1397
Partial Data Arkansas Welding Academy
Jacksonville, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.4
60.4 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 71%
67 completions Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields
#1398
Partial Data Kentucky Horseshoeing School
Richmond, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.4
60.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 81%
33 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 1 fields
#1399
Partial Data MotoRing Technical Training Institute
East Providence, RI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.4
60.4 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 83%
138 completions Enrollment 124
Programs 1 fields
#1400
Partial Data UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.4
60.4 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 58%
838 completions Enrollment 1,073
Programs 5 fields
#1401
Partial Data Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Springfield, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.4
60.4 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 53%
976 completions Enrollment 1,326
Programs 5 fields
#1402
Partial Data Bellus Academy-Poway
Poway, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.3
60.3 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 75%
312 completions Enrollment 324
Programs 1 fields
#1403
Partial Data Eric Fisher Academy
Wichita, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.3
60.3 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 73%
152 completions Enrollment 161
Programs 1 fields
#1404
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Hooksett
Hooksett, NH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.3
60.3 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 48%
206 completions Enrollment 306
Programs 1 fields
#1405
Partial Data Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden, UT
Public
Overall Score 60.3
60.3 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 8%
1344 completions Enrollment 4,207
Programs 8 fields
#1406
Partial Data Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.2
60.2 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 53%
190 completions Enrollment 260
Programs 1 fields
#1407
Partial Data Southern California Health Institute
North Hollywood, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.1
60.1 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 80%
162 completions Enrollment 156
Programs 2 fields
#1408
Partial Data Arizona College-Mesa
Mesa, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60
60 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 86%
167 completions Enrollment 140
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $18,810
#1409
Partial Data Capri College-Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60
60 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 53%
121 completions Enrollment 165
Programs 2 fields
#1410
Partial Data UEI College-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60
60 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 51%
871 completions Enrollment 1,234
Programs 4 fields
#1411
Partial Data Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.8
59.8 / 100
Retention 19%
63% retained Productivity 90%
496 completions Enrollment 367
Programs 3 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $16,200
#1412
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Arlington
Arlington, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.8
59.8 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 45%
243 completions Enrollment 374
Programs 1 fields
#1413
Partial Data California Barber and Beauty College
San Diego, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.7
59.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 74%
48 completions Enrollment 50
Programs 1 fields
#1414
Partial Data Avalon Institute-Mesa
Mesa, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.7
59.7 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 78%
300 completions Enrollment 298
Programs 1 fields
#1415
Partial Data Milan Institute-Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.7
59.7 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 29%
183 completions Enrollment 356
Programs 2 fields
#1416
Partial Data Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers
Hollywood, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Retention 26%
69% retained Productivity 93%
332 completions Enrollment 218
Programs 2 fields
#1417
Partial Data La James International College-Davenport
Davenport, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 62%
104 completions Enrollment 127
Programs 2 fields
#1418
Partial Data Networks Barber College
Calumet City, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 72%
50 completions Enrollment 54
Programs 1 fields
#1419
Partial Data CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 24%
40 completions Enrollment 83
Programs 3 fields
#1420
Partial Data Artistic Academy of Hair Design
Morris Plains, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 78%
89 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 1 fields
#1421
Partial Data Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare
Salt Lake City, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 72%
108 completions Enrollment 117
Programs 1 fields
#1422
Partial Data Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York
West New York, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.5
59.5 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 53%
197 completions Enrollment 271
Programs 1 fields
#1423
Partial Data Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, OH
Public
Overall Score 59.5
59.5 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 81%
185 completions Enrollment 175
Programs 6 fields
#1424
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Houston
Houston, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.5
59.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 43%
183 completions Enrollment 288
Programs 1 fields
#1425
Partial Data Access Careers
Hempstead, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.4
59.4 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 89%
657 completions Enrollment 511
Programs 1 fields
#1426
Partial Data Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.4
59.4 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 24%
257 completions Enrollment 533
Programs 5 fields
#1427
Partial Data Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Fort Cobb, OK
Public
Overall Score 59.4
59.4 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 10%
125 completions Enrollment 358
Programs 12 fields
#1428
Partial Data Healthcare Training Institute
Union, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.4
59.4 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 80%
50 completions Enrollment 48
Programs 1 fields
#1429
Partial Data Modern Welding School
Schenectady, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.4
59.4 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 91%
81 completions Enrollment 58
Programs 1 fields
#1430
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Denver
Lakewood, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.3
59.3 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 50%
148 completions Enrollment 213
Programs 1 fields
#1431
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando
Oviedo, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.3
59.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 49%
119 completions Enrollment 174
Programs 1 fields
#1432
Partial Data Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.3
59.3 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 61%
150 completions Enrollment 185
Programs 2 fields
#1433
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst
Hurst, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 52%
193 completions Enrollment 273
Programs 1 fields
#1434
Partial Data Angeles Institute
ARTESIA, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 78%
115 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 1 fields
#1435
Partial Data Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 73%
1941 completions Enrollment 2,078
Programs 1 fields
#1436
Partial Data Career Academy of Beauty
Garden Grove, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 73%
206 completions Enrollment 219
Programs 1 fields
#1437
Partial Data Choffin Career and Technical Center
Youngstown, OH
Public
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 72%
46 completions Enrollment 50
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $11,050
#1438
Partial Data Diamond Beauty College
South El Monte, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 91%
94 completions Enrollment 67
Programs 1 fields
#1439
Partial Data Esteem Academy of Beauty
South Ogden, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 70%
51 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1440
Partial Data Florida International Training Institute
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 57%
381 completions Enrollment 494
Programs 5 fields
#1441
Partial Data Fortis Institute-Wayne
Wayne, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.1
59.1 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 31%
267 completions Enrollment 502
Programs 3 fields
#1442
Partial Data School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Houston, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.1
59.1 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 85%
103 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 2 fields
#1443
Partial Data Escuela de Peritos Electricistas de Isabela Inc
Isabela, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59
59 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 12%
72 completions Enrollment 198
Programs 2 fields
#1444
Partial Data Southern Missouri Technical Institute
West Plains, MO
Public
Overall Score 59
59 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 39%
54 completions Enrollment 90
Programs 6 fields
#1445
Partial Data Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan
West Jordan, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59
59 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 56%
110 completions Enrollment 144
Programs 1 fields
#1446
Partial Data Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek
Goose Creek, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59
59 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 51%
106 completions Enrollment 152
Programs 1 fields
#1447
Partial Data Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge
Hauppauge, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59
59 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 44%
150 completions Enrollment 232
Programs 1 fields
#1448
Partial Data Academy of Careers and Technology
Beckley, WV
Public
Overall Score 58.9
58.9 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 40%
102 completions Enrollment 168
Programs 6 fields
#1449
Partial Data Santa Ana Beauty Academy
Santa Ana, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 58.9
58.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 75%
34 completions Enrollment 35
Programs 1 fields
#1450
Partial Data Southwest Technology Center
Altus, OK
Public
Overall Score 58.9
58.9 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 31%
176 completions Enrollment 332
Programs 10 fields