2026 Cosmetology Rankings · CA
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
114 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in California out of 1,293 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
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#1 in CA
#1 nationally
#1
Complete Data MTI College
Sacramento, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 92.7
92.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 92%
5.1% productivity Retention 91%
77% retained Completion 98%
71.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,000
Programs 5 fields
#2 in CA
#26 nationally
#26
Complete Data Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 76
76 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
1.7% productivity Retention 95%
80% retained Completion 94%
62.5% complete programs Enrollment 1,377
Programs 6 fields
#3 in CA
#28 nationally
#28
Complete Data Citrus College
Glendora, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 74.6
74.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 80%
2.0% productivity Retention 70%
70% retained Completion 52%
36.8% complete programs Enrollment 10,429
Programs 30 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#4 in CA
#32 nationally
#32
Complete Data Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 72.7
72.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 75%
1.8% productivity Retention 70%
70% retained Completion 53%
36.9% complete programs Enrollment 10,721
Programs 28 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#5 in CA
#61 nationally
#61
Complete Data Butte College
Oroville, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 56%
1.0% productivity Retention 62%
68% retained Completion 49%
36.1% complete programs Enrollment 10,968
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#6 in CA
#63 nationally
#63
Complete Data Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 62.4
62.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 42%
0.7% productivity Retention 91%
77% retained Completion 42%
33.7% complete programs Enrollment 20,764
Programs 33 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,380
#7 in CA
#83 nationally
#83
Complete Data Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 56.6
56.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 69%
1.3% productivity Retention 46%
65% retained Completion 16%
26.9% complete programs Enrollment 12,519
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,196
#8 in CA
#84 nationally
#84
Complete Data San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 56.3
56.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 63%
1.2% productivity Retention 46%
65% retained Completion 28%
31.2% complete programs Enrollment 8,609
Programs 28 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#9 in CA
#89 nationally
#89
Complete Data Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA
See the campus Public
Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 75%
1.7% productivity Retention 57%
67% retained Completion 4%
22.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,226
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104