2026 Rankings - Page 18
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1551-1650 of 2,858 trade and vocational colleges
2,858
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1,031
Full Data Rankings
1,827
Partial Data Rankings
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Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: completion rates, retention, program productivity, breadth, and institutional scale.
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#1551
Partial Data Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
Dagsboro, DE
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.5
56.5 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 79%
83 completions Enrollment 81
Programs 1 fields
#1552
Partial Data Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chipley, FL
Public
Overall Score 56.5
56.5 / 100
Retention 11%
51% retained Productivity 92%
230 completions Enrollment 157
Programs 13 fields
#1553
Partial Data John Amico School of Hair Design
Oak Forest, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.5
56.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 41%
100 completions Enrollment 162
Programs 1 fields
#1554
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.5
56.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 49%
71 completions Enrollment 104
Programs 1 fields
#1555
Partial Data College of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.4
56.4 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 65%
112 completions Enrollment 132
Programs 2 fields
#1556
Partial Data Butler Beauty Academy
Butler, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 93%
39 completions Enrollment 26
Programs 1 fields
#1557
Partial Data Lu Ross Academy
Ventura, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 79%
234 completions Enrollment 229
Programs 1 fields
#1558
Partial Data Rosel School of Cosmetology
Niles, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 61%
45 completions Enrollment 55
Programs 1 fields
#1559
Partial Data COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston
Cranston, RI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 77%
102 completions Enrollment 102
Programs 1 fields
#1560
Partial Data International Institute of Cosmetology
Wethersfield, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 49%
135 completions Enrollment 197
Programs 1 fields
#1561
Partial Data Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston
Cranston, RI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 77%
102 completions Enrollment 102
Programs 1 fields
#1562
Partial Data Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA
Public
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 40%
257 completions Enrollment 426
Programs 4 fields
#1563
Partial Data Florida Career College-Orlando
Orlando, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 12%
53% retained Productivity 99%
493 completions Enrollment 153
Programs 3 fields
#1564
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 64%
333 completions Enrollment 395
Programs 1 fields
#1565
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 49%
342 completions Enrollment 500
Programs 1 fields
#1566
Partial Data HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 67%
27 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 1 fields
#1567
Partial Data Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 43%
799 completions Enrollment 1,261
Programs 3 fields
#1568
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
Normal, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 63%
38 completions Enrollment 46
Programs 1 fields
#1569
Partial Data Petra College
Hammond, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 67%
27 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 1 fields
#1570
Partial Data Salon Professional Academy
Howell, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 46%
156 completions Enrollment 237
Programs 1 fields
#1571
Partial Data Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
Hicksville, NY
Public
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 97%
407 completions Enrollment 193
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $19,500
#1572
Partial Data Kentucky Welding Institute
Flemingsburg, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 61%
117 completions Enrollment 143
Programs 1 fields
#1573
Partial Data Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
Santa Rosa, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 87%
105 completions Enrollment 86
Programs 1 fields
#1574
Partial Data Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
San Fernando, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56
56 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 67%
26 completions Enrollment 30
Programs 1 fields
#1575
Partial Data Brittany Beauty Academy
Levittown, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56
56 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 66%
121 completions Enrollment 141
Programs 1 fields
#1576
Partial Data Nuvani Institute
Eagle Pass, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56
56 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 48%
52 completions Enrollment 77
Programs 2 fields
#1577
Partial Data Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Concord, CA
Public
Overall Score 56
56 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 51%
121 completions Enrollment 172
Programs 2 fields
#1578
Partial Data Leons Beauty School Inc
Greensboro, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.9
55.9 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 85%
120 completions Enrollment 102
Programs 1 fields
#1579
Partial Data Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Jefferson, OH
Public
Overall Score 55.9
55.9 / 100
Retention 13%
55% retained Productivity 98%
249 completions Enrollment 103
Programs 7 fields
#1580
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford
Stafford, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.9
55.9 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 50%
382 completions Enrollment 550
Programs 1 fields
#1581
Partial Data Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield
Bloomfield, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.7
55.7 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 16%
578 completions Enrollment 1,428
Programs 2 fields
#1582
Partial Data Northwest College-Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.6
55.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 66%
24 completions Enrollment 28
Programs 1 fields
#1583
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood
Maplewood, MN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.6
55.6 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 55%
64 completions Enrollment 85
Programs 1 fields
#1584
Partial Data American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.6
55.6 / 100
Retention 26%
69% retained Productivity 82%
137 completions Enrollment 125
Programs 3 fields
#1585
Partial Data Elite Welding Academy LLC
Cincinnati, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.6
55.6 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 85%
69 completions Enrollment 59
Programs 1 fields
#1586
Partial Data KC's School of Hair Design
Pontotoc, MS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.6
55.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 57%
45 completions Enrollment 58
Programs 1 fields
#1587
Partial Data Bene's Career Academy
New Port Richey, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.5
55.5 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 52%
231 completions Enrollment 321
Programs 2 fields
#1588
Partial Data Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.4
55.4 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 50%
42 completions Enrollment 61
Programs 2 fields
#1589
Partial Data Saline County Career Center
Marshall, MO
Public
Overall Score 55.4
55.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 67%
20 completions Enrollment 23
Programs 1 fields
#1590
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Morristown, TN
Public
Overall Score 55.4
55.4 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 38%
443 completions Enrollment 749
Programs 11 fields
#1591
Partial Data Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Jackson, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.3
55.3 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 56%
74 completions Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#1592
Partial Data Arclabs
Piedmont, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.3
55.3 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 60%
599 completions Enrollment 744
Programs 1 fields
#1593
Partial Data Big Bend Technical College
Perry, FL
Public
Overall Score 55.3
55.3 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 29%
104 completions Enrollment 201
Programs 5 fields
#1594
Partial Data Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY
Public
Overall Score 55.3
55.3 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 28%
146 completions Enrollment 286
Programs 3 fields
#1595
Partial Data Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Bellingham, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.3
55.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 29%
18 completions Enrollment 35
Programs 2 fields
#1596
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC
Washington, DC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.2
55.2 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 64%
98 completions Enrollment 117
Programs 1 fields
#1597
Partial Data Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.1
55.1 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 93%
298 completions Enrollment 198
Programs 1 fields
#1598
Partial Data Green Country Technology Center
Okmulgee, OK
Public
Overall Score 55.1
55.1 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 26%
192 completions Enrollment 385
Programs 6 fields
#1599
Partial Data International Academy of Style
Reno, NV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55
55 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 85%
103 completions Enrollment 89
Programs 1 fields
#1600
Partial Data Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55
55 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 78%
984 completions Enrollment 968
Programs 1 fields
#1601
Partial Data Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York
New York, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55
55 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 28%
149 completions Enrollment 293
Programs 1 fields
#1602
Partial Data Capri Beauty College
New Lenox, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55
55 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 51%
53 completions Enrollment 75
Programs 1 fields
#1603
Partial Data Aveda Institute-New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.9
54.9 / 100
Retention 84%
97% retained Productivity 39%
96 completions Enrollment 161
Programs 1 fields
#1604
Partial Data Studio Academy of Beauty
Chandler, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.9
54.9 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 73%
539 completions Enrollment 570
Programs 1 fields
#1605
Partial Data Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK
Public
Overall Score 54.9
54.9 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 52%
223 completions Enrollment 314
Programs 9 fields
#1606
Partial Data Nova College de Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.8
54.8 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 39%
86 completions Enrollment 144
Programs 4 fields
#1607
Partial Data Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.8
54.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 56%
42 completions Enrollment 55
Programs 1 fields
#1608
Partial Data Elite Beauty College
Muskogee, OK
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.8
54.8 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 91%
14 completions Enrollment 10
Programs 1 fields
#1609
Partial Data Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati
West Chester, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.8
54.8 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 58%
356 completions Enrollment 453
Programs 1 fields
#1610
Partial Data Centura College-Newport News
Newport News, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.8
54.8 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 72%
189 completions Enrollment 203
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $16,520
#1611
Partial Data Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman
Boardman, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.8
54.8 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 56%
98 completions Enrollment 129
Programs 2 fields
#1612
Partial Data Caribbean Aviation Training Institute Inc
Carolina, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.7
54.7 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 34%
106 completions Enrollment 191
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $15,200
#1613
Partial Data Nova Academy of Cosmetology
Rochester, MN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.7
54.7 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 75%
198 completions Enrollment 205
Programs 1 fields
#1614
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers
Fort Myers, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.7
54.7 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 86%
135 completions Enrollment 112
Programs 1 fields
#1615
Partial Data All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
West Mifflin, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Retention 27%
70% retained Productivity 61%
333 completions Enrollment 410
Programs 3 fields
#1616
Partial Data InterCoast Colleges-Riverside
Riverside, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 58%
51 completions Enrollment 65
Programs 3 fields
#1617
Partial Data Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 47%
383 completions Enrollment 579
Programs 3 fields
#1618
Partial Data Mitsu Sato Hair Academy
Overland Park, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 57%
66 completions Enrollment 85
Programs 1 fields
#1619
Partial Data Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Retention 22%
66% retained Productivity 57%
1794 completions Enrollment 2,307
Programs 6 fields
#1620
Partial Data Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty
Grants Pass, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 80%
45 completions Enrollment 43
Programs 1 fields
#1621
Partial Data Ace Institute of Technology
New York, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 37%
160 completions Enrollment 275
Programs 2 fields
#1622
Partial Data Austin Medical Assistant Training
Forest Hills, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 25%
160 completions Enrollment 328
Programs 1 fields
#1623
Partial Data Denmark College
Merrillville, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 23%
84 completions Enrollment 175
Programs 2 fields
#1624
Partial Data Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Newburgh, NY
Public
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 50%
51 completions Enrollment 74
Programs 1 fields
#1625
Partial Data Orange Ulster BOCES
Newburgh, NY
Public
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 50%
51 completions Enrollment 74
Programs 1 fields
#1626
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 78%
134 completions Enrollment 132
Programs 1 fields
#1627
Partial Data Falcon Institute of Health and Science
Bethlehem, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 68%
120 completions Enrollment 137
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $27,000
#1628
Partial Data Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Morgantown, WV
Public
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 79%
44 completions Enrollment 43
Programs 2 fields
#1629
Partial Data Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 34%
310 completions Enrollment 553
Programs 2 fields
#1630
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
Richland, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 62%
210 completions Enrollment 256
Programs 1 fields
#1631
Partial Data Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry
Casselberry, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Retention 16%
60% retained Productivity 86%
323 completions Enrollment 273
Programs 2 fields
#1632
Partial Data Salon Professional Academy of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 82%
103 completions Enrollment 94
Programs 1 fields
#1633
Partial Data South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus
HOMESTEAD, FL
Public
Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Retention 16%
60% retained Productivity 80%
203 completions Enrollment 196
Programs 5 fields
#1634
Partial Data California Indian Nations College
Palm Desert, CA
Public
Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 1%
16 completions Enrollment 154
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $7,680
#1635
Partial Data Florida Career College-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Retention 8%
47% retained Productivity 96%
339 completions Enrollment 173
Programs 3 fields
#1636
Partial Data Brownson Technical School
Anaheim, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.3
54.3 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 44%
197 completions Enrollment 307
Programs 1 fields
#1637
Partial Data Queen City College
Clarksville, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.2
54.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 38%
75 completions Enrollment 127
Programs 1 fields
#1638
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Columbus
Columbus, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.2
54.2 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 56%
222 completions Enrollment 290
Programs 1 fields
#1639
Partial Data Fredrick and Charles Beauty College
Eureka, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.1
54.1 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 71%
63 completions Enrollment 69
Programs 1 fields
#1640
Partial Data Detroit Business Institute-Downriver
Riverview, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.1
54.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 38%
73 completions Enrollment 124
Programs 1 fields
#1641
Partial Data Harmony Health Care Institute
Merrimack, NH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.1
54.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 34%
86 completions Enrollment 153
Programs 1 fields
#1642
Partial Data PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.1
54.1 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 72%
202 completions Enrollment 219
Programs 1 fields
#1643
Partial Data Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield
North Plainfield, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54
54 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 45%
124 completions Enrollment 190
Programs 1 fields
#1644
Partial Data Metro Beauty Academy
Allentown, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54
54 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 36%
113 completions Enrollment 197
Programs 1 fields
#1645
Partial Data Centura College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54
54 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 99%
27 completions Enrollment 8
Programs 4 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $16,500
#1646
Partial Data Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK
Public
Overall Score 53.9
53.9 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 28%
434 completions Enrollment 860
Programs 13 fields
#1647
Partial Data Peloton College
Dallas, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.9
53.9 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 41%
38 completions Enrollment 61
Programs 2 fields
#1648
Partial Data Brittany Beauty Academy
Bronx, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.9
53.9 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 70%
123 completions Enrollment 136
Programs 1 fields
#1649
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles
St. Charles, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 50%
91 completions Enrollment 132
Programs 1 fields
#1650
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville
Janesville, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 47%
68 completions Enrollment 102
Programs 1 fields