2026 Cosmetology Rankings
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
Data-driven rankings of 1,295 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 93.1
93.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 91%
5.1% productivity Retention 94%
81% retained Completion 98%
71.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,000
Programs 5 fields
#2
Complete Data Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 91.7
91.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 99%
13.3% productivity Retention 69%
69% retained Completion 98%
71.7% complete programs Enrollment 1,077
Programs 5 fields
#3
Complete Data Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 91.7
91.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 99%
16.8% productivity Retention 83%
73% retained Completion 89%
54.7% complete programs Enrollment 631
Programs 5 fields
#4
Complete Data Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA
Public
Overall Score 87.6
87.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 92%
5.2% productivity Retention 96%
82% retained Completion 72%
43.8% complete programs Enrollment 2,108
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,400
#5
Complete Data Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 85.7
85.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 96%
11.3% productivity Retention 99%
90% retained Completion 90%
57.8% complete programs Enrollment 265
Programs 8 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $12,654
#6
Complete Data Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 85.7
85.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 96%
11.3% productivity Retention 99%
90% retained Completion 90%
57.8% complete programs Enrollment 265
Programs 8 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $12,654
#7
Complete Data Laurel Business Institute
Uniontown, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 85.4
85.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 92%
5.8% productivity Retention 93%
78% retained Completion 99%
79.2% complete programs Enrollment 518
Programs 7 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $10,680
#8
Complete Data Meridian College
Sarasota, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 85.2
85.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 98%
12.9% productivity Retention 98%
89% retained Completion 97%
69.3% complete programs Enrollment 163
Programs 2 fields
#9
Complete Data Douglas Education Center
Monessen, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 83.9
83.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 96%
11.2% productivity Retention 98%
87% retained Completion 99%
73.5% complete programs Enrollment 178
Programs 4 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $18,800