2026 Cosmetology Rankings · AL
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Alabama
23 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Alabama out of 1,295 nationally
23
Schools in AL
12
Full Data Rankings
11
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Alabama
Showing 10-18 of 23 schools
#10 in AL
#239 nationally
#239
Complete Data Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
Public
Overall Score 20.5
20.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 23%
0.5% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 6%
23.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,453
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,810
#11 in AL
#241 nationally
#241
Complete Data Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
Public
Overall Score 17.4
17.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 10%
0.3% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 5%
23.8% complete programs Enrollment 7,553
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,810
#12 in AL
#243 nationally
#243
Complete Data Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
Public
Overall Score 15.5
15.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 10%
0.3% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 11%
25.5% complete programs Enrollment 4,001
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,810
#13 in AL
#403 nationally
#403
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville
Madison, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.6
71.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 95%
81.3% productivity Retention 38%
78% retained Enrollment 64
Programs 1 fields
#14 in AL
#431 nationally
#431
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 69.8
69.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 86%
56.6% productivity Retention 70%
90% retained Enrollment 53
Programs 1 fields
#15 in AL
#616 nationally
#616
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham
Hoover, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 58.9
58.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 70%
41.1% productivity Retention 28%
73% retained Enrollment 129
Programs 1 fields
#16 in AL
#756 nationally
#756
Partial Data Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology
Jackson, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.1
51.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 67%
39.2% productivity Retention 20%
68% retained Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#17 in AL
#773 nationally
#773
Partial Data New Beginning College of Cosmetology
Albertville, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 76%
45.7% productivity Retention 7%
51% retained Enrollment 81
Programs 1 fields
#18 in AL
#793 nationally
#793
Partial Data Brown Beauty Barber School
Bessemer, AL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.8
48.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 44%
25.9% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 54
Programs 1 fields