2026 Cosmetology Rankings · IL
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Illinois
57 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Illinois out of 1,295 nationally
57
Schools in IL
10
Full Data Rankings
47
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Illinois
Showing 28-36 of 57 schools
#28 in IL
#661 nationally
#661
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.5
56.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 73%
43.8% productivity Retention 6%
50% retained Enrollment 160
Programs 1 fields
#29 in IL
#691 nationally
#691
Partial Data Capri Beauty College
Oak Forest, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.3
55.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 91%
63.6% productivity Retention 31%
75% retained Enrollment 33
Programs 1 fields
#30 in IL
#718 nationally
#718
Partial Data John Amico School of Hair Design
Oak Forest, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.3
53.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 38%
22.8% productivity Retention 68%
89% retained Enrollment 162
Programs 1 fields
#31 in IL
#725 nationally
#725
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.9
52.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 37%
22.2% productivity Retention 56%
85% retained Enrollment 216
Programs 1 fields
#32 in IL
#728 nationally
#728
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.8
52.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
17.3% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 191
Programs 1 fields
#33 in IL
#734 nationally
#734
Partial Data Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 52.5
52.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 69%
40.6% productivity Retention 42%
80% retained Enrollment 64
Programs 1 fields
#34 in IL
#748 nationally
#748
Partial Data Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
Sterling, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.6
51.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 84%
54.2% productivity Retention 8%
53% retained Enrollment 59
Programs 1 fields
#35 in IL
#765 nationally
#765
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
44.0% productivity Retention 36%
77% retained Enrollment 50
Programs 1 fields
#36 in IL
#770 nationally
#770
Partial Data Steven Papageorge Hair Academy
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.4
50.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 45%
26.7% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 60
Programs 1 fields