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
92
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
Showing 19-27 of 115 schools
#19 in CA
#184 nationally
#184
Complete Data San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
Public
Overall Score 36.2
36.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 19%
0.4% productivity Retention 57%
66% retained Completion 11%
25.6% complete programs Enrollment 13,242
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#20 in CA
#198 nationally
#198
Complete Data El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA
Public
Overall Score 32.7
32.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 4%
0.1% productivity Retention 77%
71% retained Completion 22%
30.1% complete programs Enrollment 21,664
Programs 31 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#21 in CA
#202 nationally
#202
Complete Data Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
Public
Overall Score 32.1
32.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 14%
0.3% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 28%
31.2% complete programs Enrollment 12,334
Programs 30 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#22 in CA
#214 nationally
#214
Complete Data Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
Public
Overall Score 29.2
29.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 8%
0.2% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 20%
28.9% complete programs Enrollment 11,463
Programs 29 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#23 in CA
#228 nationally
#228
Complete Data Laney College
Oakland, CA
Public
Overall Score 24.4
24.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 17%
0.4% productivity Retention 16%
56% retained Completion 13%
25.9% complete programs Enrollment 9,328
Programs 26 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,104
#24 in CA
#265 nationally
#265
Partial Data Hoss Lee Academy
Roseville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 84.4
84.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 85%
55.4% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 112
Programs 1 fields
#25 in CA
#281 nationally
#281
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula
Temecula, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 82.3
82.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 88%
58.8% productivity Retention 58%
86% retained Enrollment 320
Programs 1 fields
#26 in CA
#295 nationally
#295
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-Redlands
Redlands, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 80.8
80.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 73%
43.6% productivity Retention 79%
94% retained Enrollment 220
Programs 1 fields
#27 in CA
#306 nationally
#306
Partial Data Design's School of Cosmetology
Paso Robles, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 79.9
79.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 94%
76.7% productivity Retention 63%
88% retained Enrollment 73
Programs 1 fields