2026 Rankings - Page 20
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1751-1850 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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#1751
Partial Data Healing Hands School of Holistic Health
Escondido, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.1
51.1 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 42%
139 completions Enrollment 220
Programs 1 fields
#1752
Partial Data Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
Groveport, OH
Public
Overall Score 51.1
51.1 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 25%
56 completions Enrollment 115
Programs 5 fields
#1753
Partial Data Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design
Spokane, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51
51 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 65%
77 completions Enrollment 90
Programs 1 fields
#1754
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51
51 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 61%
54 completions Enrollment 66
Programs 2 fields
#1755
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Tigard, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51
51 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 59%
53 completions Enrollment 66
Programs 1 fields
#1756
Partial Data Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing
Billerica, MA
Public
Overall Score 50.9
50.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 48%
25 completions Enrollment 37
Programs 1 fields
#1757
Partial Data Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.9
50.9 / 100
Retention 18%
61% retained Productivity 97%
125 completions Enrollment 62
Programs 2 fields
#1758
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.9
50.9 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 33%
157 completions Enrollment 286
Programs 1 fields
#1759
Partial Data Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Honolulu, HI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.8
50.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 35%
48 completions Enrollment 85
Programs 1 fields
#1760
Partial Data Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
North Augusta, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.8
50.8 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 40%
71 completions Enrollment 118
Programs 1 fields
#1761
Partial Data Zion Massage College
St. George, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.8
50.8 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 46%
37 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1762
Partial Data National Career Institute
East Orange, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.7
50.7 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 25%
121 completions Enrollment 249
Programs 3 fields
#1763
Partial Data Charles and Sues School of Hair Design
Bryan, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.7
50.7 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 73%
65 completions Enrollment 69
Programs 1 fields
#1764
Partial Data William Edge Institute
New Braunfels, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.7
50.7 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 44%
47 completions Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields
#1765
Partial Data GA Beauty & Barber School
McAllen, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.7
50.7 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 58%
135 completions Enrollment 171
Programs 1 fields
#1766
Partial Data Global Medical & Technical Training Institute
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 68%
348 completions Enrollment 393
Programs 1 fields
#1767
Partial Data Arrojo Cosmetology School
New York, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 80%
109 completions Enrollment 104
Programs 1 fields
#1768
Partial Data Tri-County Adult Career Center
Nelsonville, OH
Public
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 18%
62% retained Productivity 100%
69 completions Enrollment 7
Programs 5 fields
#1769
Partial Data Urban Barber College
Concord, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 47%
150 completions Enrollment 224
Programs 1 fields
#1770
Partial Data Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville, MO
Public
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 61%
18 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 5 fields
#1771
Partial Data Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex
Baltimore, MD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 82%
38 completions Enrollment 35
Programs 1 fields
#1772
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 98%
46 completions Enrollment 19
Programs 1 fields
#1773
Partial Data Capri Beauty College
Oak Forest, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.5
50.5 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 47%
22 completions Enrollment 33
Programs 1 fields
#1774
Partial Data Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo
Provo, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 35%
83 completions Enrollment 147
Programs 1 fields
#1775
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Appleton, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 63%
67 completions Enrollment 81
Programs 1 fields
#1776
Partial Data Shawnee Beauty College
Shawnee, OK
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 70%
54 completions Enrollment 60
Programs 1 fields
#1777
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Jackson, TN
Public
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 2%
423 completions Enrollment 3,117
Programs 10 fields
#1778
Partial Data Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc
Bay City, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 11%
34 completions Enrollment 97
Programs 2 fields
#1779
Partial Data All-State Career-Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 18%
62% retained Productivity 57%
435 completions Enrollment 563
Programs 3 fields
#1780
Partial Data Natural Images Beauty College
Clute, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 45%
49 completions Enrollment 75
Programs 1 fields
#1781
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
Libertyville, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 78%
163 completions Enrollment 162
Programs 1 fields
#1782
Partial Data Bridges Beauty College
Victorville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 54%
73 completions Enrollment 98
Programs 1 fields
#1783
Partial Data Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL
Public
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 2%
20% retained Productivity 98%
377 completions Enrollment 166
Programs 2 fields
#1784
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth
Portsmouth, NH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 36%
42 completions Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields
#1785
Partial Data Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 10%
461 completions Enrollment 1,335
Programs 2 fields
#1786
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans
Metairie, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 69%
165 completions Enrollment 185
Programs 1 fields
#1787
Partial Data Louisiana Academy of Beauty
Eunice, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 86%
19 completions Enrollment 16
Programs 1 fields
#1788
Partial Data Medical Institute of Palm Beach
Greenacres, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.3
50.3 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 77%
356 completions Enrollment 356
Programs 1 fields
#1789
Partial Data National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)
Denver, CO
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 72%
180 completions Enrollment 194
Programs 1 fields
#1790
Partial Data San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 11%
120 completions Enrollment 342
Programs 4 fields
#1791
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Portland
Portland, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 14%
93 completions Enrollment 238
Programs 1 fields
#1792
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
Rockford, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 43%
109 completions Enrollment 170
Programs 1 fields
#1793
Partial Data Coachella Valley Beauty College
La Quinta, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.1
50.1 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 88%
83 completions Enrollment 66
Programs 1 fields
#1794
Partial Data Pathway Vocational Academy
Beaumont, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.1
50.1 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 97%
39 completions Enrollment 18
Programs 1 fields
#1795
Partial Data Philadelphia Technician Training
Philadelphia, PA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 50.1
50.1 / 100
Retention 15%
58% retained Productivity 59%
409 completions Enrollment 512
Programs 4 fields
#1796
Partial Data Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas
Dallas, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.1
50.1 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 43%
263 completions Enrollment 415
Programs 1 fields
#1797
Partial Data Elaine Sterling Institute
Atlanta, GA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.1
50.1 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 49%
437 completions Enrollment 641
Programs 2 fields
#1798
Partial Data Great Lakes Boat Building School
Cedarville, MI
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 50
50 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 60%
21 completions Enrollment 26
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $23,967
#1799
Partial Data Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork
Lancaster, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50
50 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 18%
171 completions Enrollment 402
Programs 2 fields
#1800
Partial Data Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College
Kingstree, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50
50 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 52%
5 completions Enrollment 7
Programs 1 fields
#1801
Partial Data Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50
50 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 49%
15 completions Enrollment 22
Programs 1 fields
#1802
Partial Data Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50
50 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 72%
314 completions Enrollment 341
Programs 1 fields
#1803
Partial Data Radford M Locklin Technical College
Milton, FL
Public
Overall Score 50
50 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 23%
206 completions Enrollment 432
Programs 8 fields
#1804
Partial Data The Beauty Institute-Ambler
Ambler, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.9
49.9 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 89%
208 completions Enrollment 160
Programs 1 fields
#1805
Partial Data Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Virginia Beach, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.8
49.8 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 48%
105 completions Enrollment 155
Programs 1 fields
#1806
Partial Data Lyle's College of Beauty
Bakersfield, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.8
49.8 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 90%
93 completions Enrollment 70
Programs 1 fields
#1807
Partial Data Beauty Academy of South Florida
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.8
49.8 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 15%
218 completions Enrollment 544
Programs 1 fields
#1808
Partial Data Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
Shelton, CT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.8
49.8 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 32%
477 completions Enrollment 875
Programs 3 fields
#1809
Partial Data Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.7
49.7 / 100
Retention 83%
96% retained Productivity 30%
57 completions Enrollment 108
Programs 1 fields
#1810
Partial Data Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
West Atlantic City, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.7
49.7 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 37%
136 completions Enrollment 235
Programs 1 fields
#1811
Partial Data Southwest College for the Deaf
Big Spring, TX
Public
Overall Score 49.7
49.7 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 4%
11 completions Enrollment 47
Programs 11 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $4,320
#1812
Partial Data Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Columbia, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.7
49.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 23%
60 completions Enrollment 127
Programs 1 fields
#1813
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.7
49.7 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 39%
70 completions Enrollment 118
Programs 1 fields
#1814
Partial Data Sierra College of Beauty
Merced, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.7
49.7 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 44%
142 completions Enrollment 220
Programs 1 fields
#1815
Partial Data San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville
Porterville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.6
49.6 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 76%
76 completions Enrollment 78
Programs 2 fields
#1816
Partial Data Premier Barber Institute
Norristown, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.6
49.6 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 64%
42 completions Enrollment 50
Programs 1 fields
#1817
Partial Data Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville, OH
Public
Overall Score 49.6
49.6 / 100
Retention 8%
47% retained Productivity 79%
134 completions Enrollment 131
Programs 7 fields
#1818
Partial Data Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.6
49.6 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 66%
111 completions Enrollment 129
Programs 1 fields
#1819
Partial Data Ohio State Beauty Academy
Lima, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.6
49.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 29%
47 completions Enrollment 91
Programs 1 fields
#1820
Partial Data Butte County Regional Occupational Program
Chico, CA
Public
Overall Score 49.4
49.4 / 100
Retention 23%
67% retained Productivity 92%
59 completions Enrollment 41
Programs 2 fields
#1821
Partial Data CET-Watsonville
Watsonville, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 49.4
49.4 / 100
Retention 26%
69% retained Productivity 59%
113 completions Enrollment 142
Programs 3 fields
#1822
Partial Data Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ
Public
Overall Score 49.3
49.3 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 25%
243 completions Enrollment 497
Programs 12 fields
#1823
Partial Data Miami Media School
Doral, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.3
49.3 / 100
Retention 20%
64% retained Productivity 99%
79 completions Enrollment 28
Programs 2 fields
#1824
Partial Data Mei Barber School
Brownsville, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.3
49.3 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 56%
69 completions Enrollment 91
Programs 1 fields
#1825
Partial Data Ohio Media School-Valley View
Valley View, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.2
49.2 / 100
Retention 11%
52% retained Productivity 95%
162 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 2 fields
#1826
Partial Data Chris Beauty College
Gulfport, MS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.2
49.2 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 79%
75 completions Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields
#1827
Partial Data Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton
Dayton, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.1
49.1 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 56%
159 completions Enrollment 210
Programs 1 fields
#1828
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville
Louisville, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.1
49.1 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 35%
133 completions Enrollment 233
Programs 1 fields
#1829
Partial Data Broken Arrow Beauty College
Broken Arrow, OK
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49.1
49.1 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 79%
73 completions Enrollment 71
Programs 1 fields
#1830
Partial Data Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc
Aguadilla, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49
49 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 32%
31 completions Enrollment 57
Programs 3 fields
#1831
Partial Data Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
South Plainfield, NJ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49
49 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 46%
221 completions Enrollment 335
Programs 2 fields
#1832
Partial Data More Tech Institute
Hialeah, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49
49 / 100
Retention 16%
60% retained Productivity 84%
117 completions Enrollment 102
Programs 2 fields
#1833
Partial Data Baltimore Studio of Hair Design
Baltimore, MD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 49
49 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 70%
31 completions Enrollment 34
Programs 1 fields
#1834
Partial Data Randolph Technical Center
Elkins, WV
Public
Overall Score 49
49 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 47%
10 completions Enrollment 15
Programs 1 fields
#1835
Partial Data Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
Canton, OH
Public
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 26%
69% retained Productivity 74%
84 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 2 fields
#1836
Partial Data Career School of NY
Staten Island, NY
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 2%
15% retained Productivity 94%
182 completions Enrollment 112
Programs 3 fields
#1837
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville
Greenville, SC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 13%
74 completions Enrollment 196
Programs 1 fields
#1838
Partial Data Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
Strongsville, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 76%
119 completions Enrollment 121
Programs 1 fields
#1839
Partial Data Modern Hairstyling Institute-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 59%
61 completions Enrollment 76
Programs 2 fields
#1840
Partial Data Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
Public
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 26%
556 completions Enrollment 1,126
Programs 10 fields
#1841
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Clear Lake
Webster, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.9
48.9 / 100
Retention 81%
95% retained Productivity 26%
66 completions Enrollment 133
Programs 1 fields
#1842
Partial Data Christina and Company Education Center
Lafayette, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 79%
45 completions Enrollment 44
Programs 1 fields
#1843
Partial Data Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Colorado Springs, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 45%
15 completions Enrollment 23
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $15,669
#1844
Partial Data Ray J's College of Hair
Baton Rouge, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 40%
25 completions Enrollment 41
Programs 1 fields
#1845
Partial Data Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
Corpus Christi, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 77%
65 completions Enrollment 65
Programs 1 fields
#1846
Partial Data Chester Career College
CHESTER, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 84%
89 completions Enrollment 79
Programs 1 fields
#1847
Partial Data J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy
Terre Haute, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 78%
89 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 1 fields
#1848
Partial Data Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL
Public
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 24%
189 completions Enrollment 393
Programs 8 fields
#1849
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa
Nampa, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 40%
72 completions Enrollment 117
Programs 1 fields
#1850
Partial Data Art22 Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.7
48.7 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 37%
32 completions Enrollment 55
Programs 1 fields