2026 Cosmetology Rankings
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
Data-driven rankings of 1,286 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 Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 91
91 / 100
Trade Productivity 98%
13.0% productivity Retention 86%
74% retained Completion 89%
54.7% complete programs Enrollment 631
Programs 5 fields
#2
Complete Data MTI College
Sacramento, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 90.3
90.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 89%
3.5% productivity Retention 92%
77% retained Completion 98%
71.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,000
Programs 5 fields
#3
Complete Data Laurel Technical Institute
Uniontown, PA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 88.9
88.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 94%
8.5% productivity Retention 89%
76% retained Completion 99%
79.2% complete programs Enrollment 518
Programs 7 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $12,668
#4
Complete Data Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 88.5
88.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 98%
13.6% productivity Retention 98%
83% retained Completion 91%
57.8% complete programs Enrollment 265
Programs 8 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $12,654
#5
Complete Data Douglas Education Center
Monessen, PA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 87
87 / 100
Trade Productivity 99%
14.0% productivity Retention 98%
83% retained Completion 99%
73.5% complete programs Enrollment 178
Programs 4 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $19,300
#6
Complete Data Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Metairie, LA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 86.9
86.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 97%
12.0% productivity Retention 100%
100% retained Completion 86%
51.7% complete programs Enrollment 291
Programs 2 fields
#7
Complete Data Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 85.6
85.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 96%
10.8% productivity Retention 86%
74% retained Completion 92%
59% complete programs Enrollment 335
Programs 3 fields
#8
Complete Data Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA
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Overall Score 85.3
85.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 92%
5.6% productivity Retention 51%
66% retained Completion 93%
59.3% complete programs Enrollment 4,130
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,568
#9
Complete Data Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI
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Overall Score 84.4
84.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 78%
1.8% productivity Retention 95%
80% retained Completion 93%
60.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,940
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $4,485