2026 Rankings - Page 19
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1651-1750 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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#1651
Partial Data ABC Beauty Academy
Richardson, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 74%
50 completions Enrollment 52
Programs 1 fields
#1652
Partial Data Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Tempe, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 39%
412 completions Enrollment 692
Programs 1 fields
#1653
Partial Data Protege Academy
East Lansing, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 57%
56 completions Enrollment 72
Programs 1 fields
#1654
Partial Data Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, IL
Public
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 9%
114 completions Enrollment 353
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $12,773
#1655
Partial Data United Education Institute-Morrow
Morrow, GA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 46%
765 completions Enrollment 1,160
Programs 4 fields
#1656
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights
Glendale Heights, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.6
53.6 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 59%
106 completions Enrollment 132
Programs 1 fields
#1657
Partial Data B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing
Glen Dale, WV
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 53.6
53.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 62%
14 completions Enrollment 17
Programs 1 fields
#1658
Partial Data Princess Institute of Beauty
Reedley, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.6
53.6 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 94%
48 completions Enrollment 29
Programs 1 fields
#1659
Partial Data Access Careers-Islandia
Islandia, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.6
53.6 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 89%
409 completions Enrollment 312
Programs 1 fields
#1660
Partial Data Greater Lowell Technical School
Tyngsboro, MA
Public
Overall Score 53.6
53.6 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 64%
67 completions Enrollment 80
Programs 1 fields
#1661
Partial Data Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
Ford City, PA
Public
Overall Score 53.5
53.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 50%
40 completions Enrollment 58
Programs 1 fields
#1662
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
Altoona, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.4
53.4 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 59%
66 completions Enrollment 83
Programs 1 fields
#1663
Partial Data Bellus Academy
Manhattan, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.4
53.4 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 61%
171 completions Enrollment 209
Programs 1 fields
#1664
Partial Data Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.3
53.3 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 45%
275 completions Enrollment 424
Programs 2 fields
#1665
Partial Data UR Beauty & Barber Academy
Sebring, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.3
53.3 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 87%
32 completions Enrollment 26
Programs 1 fields
#1666
Partial Data Advantage Technical College
San Juan, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.3
53.3 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 60%
308 completions Enrollment 381
Programs 2 fields
#1667
Partial Data Ohio Media School-Cincinnati
Norwood, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.3
53.3 / 100
Retention 27%
70% retained Productivity 99%
117 completions Enrollment 42
Programs 2 fields
#1668
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 46%
65 completions Enrollment 99
Programs 1 fields
#1669
Partial Data Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
Mahwah, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 29%
558 completions Enrollment 1,080
Programs 4 fields
#1670
Partial Data Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center
Culpeper, VA
Public
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 56%
26 completions Enrollment 34
Programs 1 fields
#1671
Partial Data Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
Grenada, MS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 60%
17 completions Enrollment 21
Programs 1 fields
#1672
Partial Data Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
Union, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 36%
1029 completions Enrollment 1,785
Programs 3 fields
#1673
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy
Sherwood, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 62%
87 completions Enrollment 106
Programs 1 fields
#1674
Partial Data The Spa School
Columbus, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 65%
94 completions Enrollment 111
Programs 1 fields
#1675
Partial Data Stellar Career College
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.1
53.1 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 62%
68 completions Enrollment 83
Programs 1 fields
#1676
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam
Shamokin Dam, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.1
53.1 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 61%
56 completions Enrollment 69
Programs 1 fields
#1677
Partial Data Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL
Public
Overall Score 53.1
53.1 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 38%
921 completions Enrollment 1,573
Programs 10 fields
#1678
Partial Data Ruben's Five Star Academy
Lake Wales, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53
53 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 87%
27 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 1 fields
#1679
Partial Data Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
East Windsor, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53
53 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 36%
583 completions Enrollment 1,008
Programs 5 fields
#1680
Partial Data Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53
53 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 39%
226 completions Enrollment 379
Programs 2 fields
#1681
Partial Data Northwest HVAC/R Training Center
Spokane, WA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 53
53 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 70%
45 completions Enrollment 50
Programs 1 fields
#1682
Partial Data MediaTech Institute-Houston
Houston, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.9
52.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 47%
41 completions Enrollment 62
Programs 1 fields
#1683
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Lauderdale
Plantation, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.9
52.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 47%
43 completions Enrollment 64
Programs 1 fields
#1684
Partial Data Designer Barber & Stylist School
Fort Smith, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.9
52.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 39%
57 completions Enrollment 95
Programs 1 fields
#1685
Partial Data Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL
Public
Overall Score 52.8
52.8 / 100
Retention 12%
54% retained Productivity 70%
298 completions Enrollment 330
Programs 9 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,000
#1686
Partial Data Wichita Technical Institute
Wichita, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.8
52.8 / 100
Retention 21%
65% retained Productivity 60%
625 completions Enrollment 778
Programs 3 fields
#1687
Partial Data Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.8
52.8 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 46%
355 completions Enrollment 543
Programs 4 fields
#1688
Partial Data American Beauty School
Bronx, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.7
52.7 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 79%
116 completions Enrollment 113
Programs 1 fields
#1689
Partial Data The Professional Hair Design Academy
Eau Claire, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.7
52.7 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 41%
37 completions Enrollment 60
Programs 2 fields
#1690
Partial Data Pearlands Innovative School of Beauty
Pearland, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.7
52.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 45%
45 completions Enrollment 69
Programs 1 fields
#1691
Partial Data Phagans Medford Beauty School
Medford, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.7
52.7 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 67%
28 completions Enrollment 32
Programs 1 fields
#1692
Partial Data Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Lisle, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.7
52.7 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 34%
649 completions Enrollment 1,156
Programs 3 fields
#1693
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
Somersworth, NH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.6
52.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 26%
91 completions Enrollment 184
Programs 1 fields
#1694
Partial Data G Skin & Beauty Institute
Oakbrook, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.5
52.5 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 53%
246 completions Enrollment 337
Programs 1 fields
#1695
Partial Data Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.5
52.5 / 100
Retention 21%
65% retained Productivity 93%
131 completions Enrollment 86
Programs 2 fields
#1696
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
Elgin, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.5
52.5 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 68%
122 completions Enrollment 138
Programs 1 fields
#1697
Partial Data Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
Johnstown, PA
Public
Overall Score 52.5
52.5 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 63%
87 completions Enrollment 105
Programs 6 fields
#1698
Partial Data Dallas Barber & Stylist College
Dallas, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.4
52.4 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 94%
13 completions Enrollment 8
Programs 1 fields
#1699
Partial Data Phagans Beauty College
Corvallis, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.4
52.4 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 65%
50 completions Enrollment 59
Programs 1 fields
#1700
Partial Data Hollywood Institute
Margate, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.3
52.3 / 100
Retention 19%
63% retained Productivity 78%
217 completions Enrollment 215
Programs 2 fields
#1701
Partial Data Fred K Marchman Technical College
New Port Richey, FL
Public
Overall Score 52.2
52.2 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 12%
211 completions Enrollment 568
Programs 9 fields
#1702
Partial Data Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge
Williamsville, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 80%
23 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 1 fields
#1703
Partial Data Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC
Waterbury, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 59%
4 completions Enrollment 5
Programs 1 fields
#1704
Partial Data CTK Healthcare & Career Institute
Irving, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Retention 14%
57% retained Productivity 95%
206 completions Enrollment 114
Programs 2 fields
#1705
Partial Data Modern Beauty Academy
Oxnard, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 38%
53 completions Enrollment 90
Programs 1 fields
#1706
Partial Data Dayton School of Medical Massage
Dayton, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 90%
512 completions Enrollment 376
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $17,922
#1707
Partial Data Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock
Turlock, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52
52 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 82%
77 completions Enrollment 71
Programs 1 fields
#1708
Partial Data Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe, MO
Public
Overall Score 52
52 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 39%
39 completions Enrollment 65
Programs 5 fields
#1709
Partial Data Precision Welding Academy
Katy, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52
52 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 64%
81 completions Enrollment 96
Programs 1 fields
#1710
Partial Data Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc
Lansdale, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52
52 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 50%
29 completions Enrollment 42
Programs 1 fields
#1711
Partial Data Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Lincoln, RI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 47%
441 completions Enrollment 659
Programs 2 fields
#1712
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas
Dallas, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 54%
231 completions Enrollment 312
Programs 1 fields
#1713
Partial Data Innovate Salon Academy
Brick Township, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 22%
102 completions Enrollment 219
Programs 1 fields
#1714
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
Public
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 21%
425 completions Enrollment 928
Programs 8 fields
#1715
Partial Data United Education Institute-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 43%
548 completions Enrollment 855
Programs 3 fields
#1716
Partial Data Centura College-Richmond Main
North Chesterfield, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Retention 19%
63% retained Productivity 99%
112 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 4 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $16,500
#1717
Partial Data Arizona Academy of Beauty
Tucson, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.8
51.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 48%
32 completions Enrollment 47
Programs 1 fields
#1718
Partial Data G Skin & Beauty Institute
Schaumburg, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.8
51.8 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 57%
380 completions Enrollment 490
Programs 1 fields
#1719
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.8
51.8 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 48%
159 completions Enrollment 234
Programs 1 fields
#1720
Partial Data Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.8
51.8 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 84%
33 completions Enrollment 29
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $17,892
#1721
Partial Data P B Cosmetology Education Center
Gloucester, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.7
51.7 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 40%
73 completions Enrollment 120
Programs 1 fields
#1722
Partial Data College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
Schertz, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.7
51.7 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 42%
202 completions Enrollment 319
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,200
#1723
Partial Data Aparicio-Levy Technical College
Tampa, FL
Public
Overall Score 51.7
51.7 / 100
Retention 26%
69% retained Productivity 51%
230 completions Enrollment 329
Programs 5 fields
#1724
Partial Data Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering
Heber City, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.7
51.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 55%
15 completions Enrollment 20
Programs 1 fields
#1725
Partial Data College of Hair Design Careers
Salem, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 72%
54 completions Enrollment 58
Programs 1 fields
#1726
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Willowbrook
Houston, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 47%
319 completions Enrollment 481
Programs 1 fields
#1727
Partial Data Loraines Academy & Spa
Saint Petersburg, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 27%
70% retained Productivity 97%
64 completions Enrollment 30
Programs 2 fields
#1728
Partial Data Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Jefferson City, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 41%
60 completions Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#1729
Partial Data New Age Training
New York, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 97%
411 completions Enrollment 187
Programs 1 fields
#1730
Partial Data Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 9%
49% retained Productivity 65%
1165 completions Enrollment 1,373
Programs 6 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $15,550
#1731
Partial Data Central Technology Center
Drumright, OK
Public
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 4%
26% retained Productivity 68%
1025 completions Enrollment 1,159
Programs 15 fields
#1732
Partial Data UEI College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 41%
754 completions Enrollment 1,217
Programs 3 fields
#1733
Partial Data InterCoast Colleges-Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Retention 23%
67% retained Productivity 100%
9 completions Enrollment 2
Programs 3 fields
#1734
Partial Data International Beauty School 4
Martinsburg, WV
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 81%
92 completions Enrollment 86
Programs 1 fields
#1735
Partial Data Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
Public
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Retention 23%
67% retained Productivity 45%
692 completions Enrollment 1,060
Programs 9 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,900
#1736
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
McMinnville, TN
Public
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 3%
166 completions Enrollment 812
Programs 7 fields
#1737
Partial Data PPG Technical College
Caguas, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Retention 23%
67% retained Productivity 69%
210 completions Enrollment 235
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $8,520
#1738
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
Paris, TN
Public
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 33%
154 completions Enrollment 278
Programs 7 fields
#1739
Partial Data Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton, MA
Public
Overall Score 51.4
51.4 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 50%
179 completions Enrollment 260
Programs 5 fields
#1740
Partial Data Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline
Shoreline, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.4
51.4 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 65%
112 completions Enrollment 131
Programs 1 fields
#1741
Partial Data Ayers Career College
Shreveport, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.4
51.4 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 23%
122 completions Enrollment 256
Programs 2 fields
#1742
Partial Data PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.4
51.4 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 55%
12 completions Enrollment 16
Programs 1 fields
#1743
Partial Data National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay
Clearwater, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.3
51.3 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 28%
360 completions Enrollment 713
Programs 1 fields
#1744
Partial Data Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.3
51.3 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 88%
39 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 1 fields
#1745
Partial Data Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, WV
Public
Overall Score 51.3
51.3 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 54%
89 completions Enrollment 120
Programs 5 fields
#1746
Partial Data United Technical Center
Clarksburg, WV
Public
Overall Score 51.2
51.2 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 99%
30 completions Enrollment 10
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $4,200
#1747
Partial Data Myotherapy Institute
Lincoln, NE
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.2
51.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 55%
9 completions Enrollment 12
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $15,590
#1748
Partial Data Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater, OK
Public
Overall Score 51.2
51.2 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 25%
494 completions Enrollment 1,009
Programs 13 fields
#1749
Partial Data Mid-Del Technology Center
Midwest City, OK
Public
Overall Score 51.2
51.2 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 17%
156 completions Enrollment 371
Programs 7 fields
#1750
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa
Nampa, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.2
51.2 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 65%
95 completions Enrollment 111
Programs 1 fields