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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#10 in CA
#94 nationally
#94
Complete Data Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
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Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 40%
0.7% productivity Retention 57%
67% retained Completion 37%
32.7% complete programs Enrollment 21,859
Programs 30 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#11 in CA
#106 nationally
#106
Complete Data Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
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Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 34%
0.6% productivity Retention 79%
72% retained Completion 24%
30.4% complete programs Enrollment 19,521
Programs 34 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#12 in CA
#122 nationally
#122
Complete Data College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
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Overall Score 48.5
48.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 16%
0.3% productivity Retention 82%
73% retained Completion 58%
38.6% complete programs Enrollment 9,901
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#13 in CA
#123 nationally
#123
Complete Data Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
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Overall Score 48.5
48.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 25%
0.5% productivity Retention 70%
70% retained Completion 30%
31.3% complete programs Enrollment 21,730
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,380
#14 in CA
#140 nationally
#140
Complete Data Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
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Overall Score 43.7
43.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
0.5% productivity Retention 66%
69% retained Completion 12%
25.6% complete programs Enrollment 19,920
Programs 32 fields
#15 in CA
#142 nationally
#142
Complete Data Compton College
Compton, CA
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Overall Score 43.5
43.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 70%
1.4% productivity Retention 7%
50% retained Completion 3%
21.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,225
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#16 in CA
#151 nationally
#151
Complete Data Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
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Overall Score 42.5
42.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 5%
0.1% productivity Retention 88%
76% retained Completion 42%
33.6% complete programs Enrollment 24,597
Programs 32 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#17 in CA
#156 nationally
#156
Complete Data Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
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Overall Score 41.8
41.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 11%
0.3% productivity Retention 75%
71% retained Completion 46%
35.2% complete programs Enrollment 11,897
Programs 27 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#18 in CA
#166 nationally
#166
Complete Data Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
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Overall Score 38.6
38.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 32%
0.6% productivity Retention 66%
69% retained Completion 7%
24.1% complete programs Enrollment 6,083
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,444