2026 Cosmetology Rankings · AL
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Alabama
21 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Alabama out of 1,286 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Alabama
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#10 in AL
#229 nationally
#229
Complete Data Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
See the campus Public
Overall Score 15.7
15.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 17%
0.4% productivity Retention 13%
55% retained Completion 11%
25.5% complete programs Enrollment 4,001
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,870
#11 in AL
#360 nationally
#360
Partial Data Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Jackson, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 72.9
72.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 75%
45.4% productivity Retention 77%
94% retained Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#12 in AL
#373 nationally
#373
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.5
71.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 82%
50.9% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 53
Programs 1 fields
#13 in AL
#521 nationally
#521
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville
Madison, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 63
63 / 100
Trade Productivity 96%
81.3% productivity Retention 7%
50% retained Enrollment 64
Programs 1 fields
#14 in AL
#563 nationally
#563
Partial Data University Academy of Hair Design
Tuscaloosa, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 61.2
61.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 90%
63.2% productivity Retention 47%
83% retained Enrollment 38
Programs 1 fields
#15 in AL
#591 nationally
#591
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham
Hoover, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.6
59.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 68%
40.3% productivity Retention 33%
77% retained Enrollment 129
Programs 1 fields
#16 in AL
#669 nationally
#669
Partial Data Midfield Institute of Cosmetology
Midfield, AL
See the campus Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 55.7
55.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
44.4% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 9
Programs 1 fields
#17 in AL
#934 nationally
#934
Partial Data Brown Beauty Barber School
Bessemer, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 39.9
39.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
18.5% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 54
Programs 1 fields
#18 in AL
#980 nationally
#980
Partial Data New Beginning College of Cosmetology
Albertville, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 37
37 / 100
Trade Productivity 43%
27.2% productivity Retention 33%
77% retained Enrollment 81
Programs 1 fields