2026 Cosmetology Rankings · CA
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
115 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in California out of 1,295 nationally
115
Schools in CA
23
Full Data Rankings
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Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
Showing 10-18 of 115 schools
#10 in CA
#101 nationally
#101
Complete Data Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
Public
Overall Score 52.6
52.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 33%
0.6% productivity Retention 83%
73% retained Completion 24%
30.4% complete programs Enrollment 19,521
Programs 34 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#11 in CA
#102 nationally
#102
Complete Data Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA
Public
Overall Score 52.1
52.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
1.7% productivity Retention 48%
64% retained Completion 4%
22.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,226
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#12 in CA
#116 nationally
#116
Complete Data College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Public
Overall Score 49.9
49.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 16%
0.3% productivity Retention 90%
77% retained Completion 58%
38.6% complete programs Enrollment 9,901
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,288
#13 in CA
#120 nationally
#120
Complete Data Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
Public
Overall Score 49.5
49.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 24%
0.5% productivity Retention 77%
71% retained Completion 29%
31.3% complete programs Enrollment 21,730
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,380
#14 in CA
#145 nationally
#145
Complete Data Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
Public
Overall Score 44.3
44.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 26%
0.5% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 11%
25.6% complete programs Enrollment 19,920
Programs 32 fields
#15 in CA
#147 nationally
#147
Complete Data Compton College
Compton, CA
Public
Overall Score 43.9
43.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 69%
1.4% productivity Retention 11%
53% retained Completion 3%
21.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,225
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#16 in CA
#153 nationally
#153
Complete Data Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
Public
Overall Score 42.6
42.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 31%
0.6% productivity Retention 88%
75% retained Completion 7%
24.1% complete programs Enrollment 6,083
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,444
#17 in CA
#155 nationally
#155
Complete Data Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
Public
Overall Score 42.3
42.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 11%
0.3% productivity Retention 80%
72% retained Completion 45%
35.2% complete programs Enrollment 11,897
Programs 27 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#18 in CA
#158 nationally
#158
Complete Data Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
Public
Overall Score 42.1
42.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 4%
0.1% productivity Retention 90%
77% retained Completion 41%
33.6% complete programs Enrollment 24,597
Programs 32 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104