2026 Rankings - Page 22
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1951-2050 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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Showing 1951-2050 of 2,858 ranked schools
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#1951
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
Boise, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.6
46.6 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 46%
121 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 1 fields
#1952
Partial Data Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.6
46.6 / 100
Retention 14%
57% retained Productivity 86%
86 completions Enrollment 72
Programs 2 fields
#1953
Partial Data Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Wheeling, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.6
46.6 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 34%
103 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $23,800
#1954
Partial Data Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Herkimer, NY
Public
Overall Score 46.6
46.6 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 27%
29 completions Enrollment 58
Programs 1 fields
#1955
Partial Data Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program
Broomall, PA
Public
Overall Score 46.5
46.5 / 100
Retention 45%
80% retained Productivity 85%
56 completions Enrollment 48
Programs 1 fields
#1956
Partial Data Tucson College of Beauty
Tucson, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.5
46.5 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 61%
117 completions Enrollment 144
Programs 1 fields
#1957
Partial Data Cosmetology & Spa Academy
Crystal Lake, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.5
46.5 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 33%
244 completions Enrollment 445
Programs 1 fields
#1958
Partial Data UEI College-Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.5
46.5 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 37%
399 completions Enrollment 689
Programs 2 fields
#1959
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN
Public
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 4%
161 completions Enrollment 729
Programs 7 fields
#1960
Partial Data Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Woodhaven, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 9%
50% retained Productivity 64%
186 completions Enrollment 223
Programs 3 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $29,760
#1961
Partial Data My Le's Beauty College
Gretna, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 61%
90 completions Enrollment 110
Programs 1 fields
#1962
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City
Holladay, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 14%
111 completions Enrollment 287
Programs 1 fields
#1963
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita
Wichita, KS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 42%
103 completions Enrollment 163
Programs 1 fields
#1964
Partial Data Stephanie Moss Academy
Omaha, NE
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 52%
173 completions Enrollment 241
Programs 1 fields
#1965
Partial Data Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy
Omaha, NE
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 52%
173 completions Enrollment 241
Programs 1 fields
#1966
Partial Data PiBerry Institute
Homestead, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.3
46.3 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 92%
142 completions Enrollment 96
Programs 1 fields
#1967
Partial Data Associated Barber College of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.3
46.3 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 22%
56 completions Enrollment 121
Programs 1 fields
#1968
Partial Data Regan Career Institute
El Monte, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.3
46.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 27%
28 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1969
Partial Data Casal Aveda Institute
Niles, OH
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 78%
103 completions Enrollment 102
Programs 1 fields
#1970
Partial Data Dorsey School of Beauty
Taylor, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 25%
68% retained Productivity 88%
205 completions Enrollment 164
Programs 1 fields
#1971
Partial Data Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Pittsburgh, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 34%
36 completions Enrollment 64
Programs 1 fields
#1972
Partial Data Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 81%
83 completions Enrollment 78
Programs 1 fields
#1973
Partial Data Medical Allied Career Center
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 53%
35 completions Enrollment 48
Programs 1 fields
#1974
Partial Data Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
West Nyack, NY
Public
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 32%
20 completions Enrollment 37
Programs 1 fields
#1975
Partial Data Aveda Institute-Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 30%
72% retained Productivity 39%
169 completions Enrollment 283
Programs 2 fields
#1976
Partial Data Chisholm Trail Technology Center
Omega, OK
Public
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 22%
90 completions Enrollment 192
Programs 9 fields
#1977
Partial Data TCAT Athens
Athens, TN
Public
Overall Score 46
46 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 11%
130 completions Enrollment 366
Programs 5 fields
#1978
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
Athens, TN
Public
Overall Score 46
46 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 11%
130 completions Enrollment 366
Programs 5 fields
#1979
Partial Data Dorsey College-Saginaw
Saginaw, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 11%
51% retained Productivity 70%
165 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $29,760
#1980
Partial Data Escuela Hotelera de San Juan
Hato Rey, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 29%
206 completions Enrollment 397
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $13,960
#1981
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 59%
161 completions Enrollment 203
Programs 1 fields
#1982
Partial Data Annenberg School of Nursing
Reseda, CA
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 98%
18 completions Enrollment 7
Programs 1 fields
#1983
Partial Data Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 56%
84% retained Productivity 44%
113 completions Enrollment 175
Programs 1 fields
#1984
Partial Data Cass Career Center
Harrisonville, MO
Public
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 34%
15 completions Enrollment 27
Programs 1 fields
#1985
Partial Data Model College of Hair Design
Saint Cloud, MN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 68%
89% retained Productivity 26%
99 completions Enrollment 199
Programs 1 fields
#1986
Partial Data Center for Allied Health Education
Brooklyn, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 63%
87% retained Productivity 24%
211 completions Enrollment 437
Programs 1 fields
#1987
Partial Data InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 15%
58% retained Productivity 73%
67 completions Enrollment 71
Programs 4 fields
#1988
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
Huntsville, TN
Public
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 8%
177 completions Enrollment 559
Programs 8 fields
#1989
Partial Data Texas Beauty College
Haltom city, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 97%
77 completions Enrollment 38
Programs 1 fields
#1990
Partial Data Turning Point Beauty College
Chandler, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 80%
111 completions Enrollment 106
Programs 1 fields
#1991
Partial Data United Education Institute-Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, GA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.8
45.8 / 100
Retention 21%
65% retained Productivity 34%
511 completions Enrollment 911
Programs 4 fields
#1992
Partial Data The College of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 51%
296 completions Enrollment 419
Programs 1 fields
#1993
Partial Data The Beauty Institute
Whitehall, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 95%
118 completions Enrollment 70
Programs 1 fields
#1994
Partial Data Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
New Castle, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 96%
29 completions Enrollment 15
Programs 1 fields
#1995
Partial Data Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso
El Paso, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 37%
261 completions Enrollment 448
Programs 1 fields
#1996
Partial Data Mitchells Academy
Raleigh, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 77%
93% retained Productivity 43%
21 completions Enrollment 33
Programs 1 fields
#1997
Partial Data Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology
Chubbuck, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 68%
62 completions Enrollment 70
Programs 1 fields
#1998
Partial Data Antilles School of Technical Careers
San Juan, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 36%
165 completions Enrollment 286
Programs 2 fields
#1999
Partial Data Boone Career and Technical Center
Foster, WV
Public
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 1%
10% retained Productivity 94%
94 completions Enrollment 59
Programs 4 fields
#2000
Partial Data Davis Technical College
Kaysville, UT
Public
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 22%
66% retained Productivity 24%
2023 completions Enrollment 4,188
Programs 10 fields
#2001
Partial Data DeHart Technical School
Modesto, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 32%
54 completions Enrollment 99
Programs 1 fields
#2002
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy
Collegeville, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 85%
92 completions Enrollment 80
Programs 1 fields
#2003
Partial Data Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 19%
63% retained Productivity 44%
193 completions Enrollment 300
Programs 3 fields
#2004
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane
Spokane Valley, WA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 5%
78 completions Enrollment 296
Programs 1 fields
#2005
Partial Data Skin Science Institute
Sandy, UT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 70%
90% retained Productivity 30%
67 completions Enrollment 127
Programs 1 fields
#2006
Partial Data Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 4%
77 completions Enrollment 344
Programs 2 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $16,520
#2007
Partial Data M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.4
45.4 / 100
Retention 65%
88% retained Productivity 54%
37 completions Enrollment 50
Programs 1 fields
#2008
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Miami
Miami, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 11%
40 completions Enrollment 112
Programs 1 fields
#2009
Partial Data Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
Greenville, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 72%
91% retained Productivity 43%
35 completions Enrollment 55
Programs 1 fields
#2010
Partial Data Academy of Beauty Professionals
Appleton, WI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 36%
75% retained Productivity 96%
74 completions Enrollment 37
Programs 1 fields
#2011
Partial Data Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 28%
71% retained Productivity 33%
144 completions Enrollment 263
Programs 3 fields
#2012
Partial Data Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
Pittsfield, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 7%
43% retained Productivity 91%
63 completions Enrollment 46
Programs 3 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $15,584
#2013
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville
Powder Springs, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 43%
79% retained Productivity 55%
178 completions Enrollment 237
Programs 1 fields
#2014
Partial Data PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville
Clarksville, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 78%
126 completions Enrollment 125
Programs 1 fields
#2015
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 63%
287 completions Enrollment 346
Programs 1 fields
#2016
Partial Data UEI College-Mesa
Mesa, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Retention 25%
68% retained Productivity 30%
344 completions Enrollment 657
Programs 3 fields
#2017
Partial Data J's Barber College
New Iberia, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 32%
14 completions Enrollment 26
Programs 1 fields
#2018
Partial Data Rob Roy Academy-Worcester
Worcester, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 55%
82 completions Enrollment 109
Programs 1 fields
#2019
Partial Data Beaumont Adult School
Beaumont, CA
Public
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 11%
39 completions Enrollment 108
Programs 1 fields
#2020
Partial Data Gem City College
Quincy, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 53%
83% retained Productivity 38%
24 completions Enrollment 41
Programs 2 fields
#2021
Partial Data Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture
Laurel, MS
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 23%
27 completions Enrollment 57
Programs 1 fields
#2022
Partial Data Installer Institute
Holly Hill, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 99%
42 completions Enrollment 14
Programs 1 fields
#2023
Partial Data Arthur's Beauty College
Jacksonville, AR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.2
45.2 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 66%
25 completions Enrollment 29
Programs 1 fields
#2024
Partial Data Cabell County Career Technology Center
Huntington, WV
Public
Overall Score 45.1
45.1 / 100
Retention 4%
31% retained Productivity 91%
70 completions Enrollment 51
Programs 4 fields
#2025
Partial Data Rob Roy Academy-Fall River
Fall River, MA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.1
45.1 / 100
Retention 58%
85% retained Productivity 50%
67 completions Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#2026
Partial Data David Pressley School of Cosmetology
Royal Oak, MI
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.1
45.1 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 62%
185 completions Enrollment 225
Programs 1 fields
#2027
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
Lebanon, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.1
45.1 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 25%
24 completions Enrollment 49
Programs 1 fields
#2028
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
San Diego, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.1
45.1 / 100
Retention 23%
67% retained Productivity 82%
244 completions Enrollment 225
Programs 1 fields
#2029
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy
Anderson, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.1
45.1 / 100
Retention 41%
78% retained Productivity 67%
113 completions Enrollment 130
Programs 1 fields
#2030
Partial Data Health-Tech Institute of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45
45 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 1%
1 completions Enrollment 8
Programs 2 fields
#2031
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45
45 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 49%
148 completions Enrollment 216
Programs 1 fields
#2032
Partial Data Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg
Rexburg, ID
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45
45 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 32%
41 completions Enrollment 76
Programs 1 fields
#2033
Partial Data Lancaster Beauty School
Lancaster, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45
45 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 39%
90 completions Enrollment 150
Programs 1 fields
#2034
Partial Data Northern Career Institute
Eastlake, OH
Public
Overall Score 45
45 / 100
Retention 51%
82% retained Productivity 51%
106 completions Enrollment 150
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $14,000
#2035
Partial Data Fortis College-Dothan
Dothan, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.9
44.9 / 100
Retention 23%
67% retained Productivity 51%
124 completions Enrollment 177
Programs 2 fields
#2036
Partial Data Parisian Spa Institute
Jacksonville, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.9
44.9 / 100
Retention 2%
20% retained Productivity 99%
204 completions Enrollment 61
Programs 2 fields
#2037
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.9
44.9 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 76%
96 completions Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#2038
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.9
44.9 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 76%
96 completions Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#2039
Partial Data Allen School-Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.9
44.9 / 100
Retention 18%
61% retained Productivity 90%
258 completions Enrollment 192
Programs 1 fields
#2040
Partial Data Northwest College-Tualatin
Tualatin, OR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.9
44.9 / 100
Retention 60%
86% retained Productivity 63%
29 completions Enrollment 35
Programs 1 fields
#2041
Partial Data Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.8
44.8 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 92%
80 completions Enrollment 54
Programs 1 fields
#2042
Partial Data Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Altoona, PA
Public
Overall Score 44.8
44.8 / 100
Retention 31%
73% retained Productivity 22%
103 completions Enrollment 220
Programs 10 fields
#2043
Partial Data Tom P. Haney Technical College
Panama City, FL
Public
Overall Score 44.8
44.8 / 100
Retention 19%
63% retained Productivity 32%
266 completions Enrollment 494
Programs 8 fields
#2044
Partial Data Miami Ad School-New York
Astoria, NY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.7
44.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 29%
16 completions Enrollment 31
Programs 1 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $19,400
#2045
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-North Tahoe
Truckee, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.7
44.7 / 100
Retention 86%
100% retained Productivity 34%
5 completions Enrollment 9
Programs 1 fields
#2046
Partial Data Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School
Laredo, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.7
44.7 / 100
Retention 48%
81% retained Productivity 73%
51 completions Enrollment 54
Programs 1 fields
#2047
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
Bridgeview, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.7
44.7 / 100
Retention 39%
77% retained Productivity 52%
338 completions Enrollment 470
Programs 1 fields
#2048
Partial Data Love Beauty School Inc
Manchester, TN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.7
44.7 / 100
Retention 85%
98% retained Productivity 18%
32 completions Enrollment 75
Programs 1 fields
#2049
Partial Data The Beauty Institute
Stroudsburg, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.7
44.7 / 100
Retention 34%
74% retained Productivity 93%
76 completions Enrollment 49
Programs 1 fields
#2050
Partial Data Advantage Technical College
Manati, PR
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 44.6
44.6 / 100
Retention 38%
76% retained Productivity 9%
193 completions Enrollment 584
Programs 4 fields