2026 Cosmetology Rankings · CA
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
113 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in California out of 1,286 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
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#10 in CA
#90 nationally
#90
Complete Data College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
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Overall Score 55.8
55.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
0.6% productivity Retention 82%
73% retained Completion 58%
38.6% complete programs Enrollment 9,901
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#11 in CA
#94 nationally
#94
Complete Data Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
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Overall Score 55.1
55.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 43%
0.8% productivity Retention 58%
67% retained Completion 37%
32.7% complete programs Enrollment 21,859
Programs 30 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#12 in CA
#97 nationally
#97
Complete Data Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
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Overall Score 54.1
54.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 38%
0.8% productivity Retention 80%
72% retained Completion 24%
30.4% complete programs Enrollment 19,521
Programs 35 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#13 in CA
#129 nationally
#129
Complete Data Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
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Overall Score 46
46 / 100
Trade Productivity 7%
0.2% productivity Retention 89%
76% retained Completion 42%
33.6% complete programs Enrollment 24,597
Programs 32 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#14 in CA
#145 nationally
#145
Complete Data Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Overall Score 42.5
42.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
0.6% productivity Retention 47%
65% retained Completion 28%
31.2% complete programs Enrollment 12,334
Programs 34 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#15 in CA
#148 nationally
#148
Complete Data Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
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Overall Score 41.9
41.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 37%
0.7% productivity Retention 67%
69% retained Completion 7%
24.1% complete programs Enrollment 6,083
Programs 26 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,444
#16 in CA
#152 nationally
#152
Complete Data Compton College
Compton, CA
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Overall Score 40.7
40.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 65%
1.3% productivity Retention 7%
50% retained Completion 3%
21.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,225
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#17 in CA
#166 nationally
#166
Complete Data San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
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Overall Score 36.6
36.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 28%
0.6% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 12%
25.6% complete programs Enrollment 13,242
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#18 in CA
#178 nationally
#178
Complete Data Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
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Overall Score 34.2
34.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 9%
0.3% productivity Retention 67%
69% retained Completion 12%
25.6% complete programs Enrollment 19,920
Programs 32 fields