2026 Cosmetology Rankings
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
Data-driven rankings of 1,293 trade colleges excelling in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs
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Rankings based on trade productivity, graduate volume, retention rates, and completion rates in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist.
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
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#1
Complete Data MTI College
Sacramento, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 92.7
92.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 92%
5.1% productivity Retention 91%
77% retained Completion 98%
71.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,000
Programs 5 fields
#2
Complete Data Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 92.1
92.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 99%
16.8% productivity Retention 86%
74% retained Completion 89%
54.7% complete programs Enrollment 631
Programs 5 fields
#3
Complete Data Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 87.5
87.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 98%
11.3% productivity Retention 86%
74% retained Completion 92%
59% complete programs Enrollment 335
Programs 3 fields
#4
Complete Data Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 86.1
86.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 97%
11.3% productivity Retention 98%
83% retained Completion 90%
57.8% complete programs Enrollment 265
Programs 8 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $12,654
#5
Complete Data Laurel Business Institute
Uniontown, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 84.9
84.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 93%
5.8% productivity Retention 88%
76% retained Completion 99%
79.2% complete programs Enrollment 518
Programs 7 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $10,680
#6
Complete Data Douglas Education Center
Monessen, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 84.3
84.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 97%
11.2% productivity Retention 98%
83% retained Completion 99%
73.5% complete programs Enrollment 178
Programs 4 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $18,800
#7
Complete Data Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Metairie, LA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 84.2
84.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 95%
9.6% productivity Retention 100%
100% retained Completion 86%
51.7% complete programs Enrollment 291
Programs 2 fields
#8
Complete Data Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 83.8
83.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 99%
13.3% productivity Retention 29%
60% retained Completion 98%
71.7% complete programs Enrollment 1,077
Programs 5 fields
#9
Complete Data Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA
Public
Overall Score 83.2
83.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 89%
3.5% productivity Retention 50%
66% retained Completion 93%
59.3% complete programs Enrollment 4,130
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,400