2026 Cosmetology Rankings · AL
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Alabama
23 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Alabama out of 1,293 nationally
23
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12
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11
Partial Data Rankings
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Alabama
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#10 in AL
#230 nationally
#230
Complete Data Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
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Overall Score 19.5
19.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 24%
0.5% productivity Retention 25%
59% retained Completion 6%
23.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,453
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,810
#11 in AL
#231 nationally
#231
Complete Data Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
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Overall Score 17.8
17.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 10%
0.3% productivity Retention 35%
62% retained Completion 5%
23.8% complete programs Enrollment 7,553
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,810
#12 in AL
#236 nationally
#236
Complete Data Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
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Overall Score 11.8
11.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 11%
0.3% productivity Retention 13%
55% retained Completion 11%
25.5% complete programs Enrollment 4,001
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,810
#13 in AL
#345 nationally
#345
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.9
74.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 86%
56.6% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 53
Programs 1 fields
#14 in AL
#436 nationally
#436
Partial Data Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Jackson, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.9
68.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 68%
39.2% productivity Retention 78%
94% retained Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#15 in AL
#551 nationally
#551
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville
Madison, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 95%
81.3% productivity Retention 7%
50% retained Enrollment 64
Programs 1 fields
#16 in AL
#579 nationally
#579
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham
Hoover, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 60.4
60.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 70%
41.1% productivity Retention 33%
77% retained Enrollment 129
Programs 1 fields
#17 in AL
#621 nationally
#621
Partial Data New Beginning College of Cosmetology
Albertville, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 58.3
58.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 76%
45.7% productivity Retention 33%
77% retained Enrollment 81
Programs 1 fields
#18 in AL
#740 nationally
#740
Partial Data University Academy of Hair Design
Tuscaloosa, AL
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.9
51.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 75%
44.7% productivity Retention 48%
83% retained Enrollment 38
Programs 1 fields