2026 Cosmetology Rankings · KY
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Kentucky
22 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Kentucky out of 1,295 nationally
22
Schools in KY
5
Full Data Rankings
17
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Kentucky
Showing 10-18 of 22 schools
#10 in KY
#458 nationally
#458
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville
Louisville, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.5
67.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 75%
45.1% productivity Retention 30%
74% retained Enrollment 233
Programs 1 fields
#11 in KY
#506 nationally
#506
Partial Data South Eastern Beauty Academy
Paintsville, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 64.4
64.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
44.4% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 45
Programs 1 fields
#12 in KY
#651 nationally
#651
Partial Data Appalachian Beauty School
Belfry, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 57.3
57.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 60%
34.7% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 49
Programs 1 fields
#13 in KY
#688 nationally
#688
Partial Data Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education
Lexington, KY
Private Non-Profit
Overall Score 55.4
55.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 44%
26.1% productivity Retention 51%
83% retained Enrollment 203
Programs 4 fields
#14 in KY
#751 nationally
#751
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
Lexington, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 51.5
51.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 47%
27.9% productivity Retention 42%
80% retained Enrollment 154
Programs 2 fields
#15 in KY
#766 nationally
#766
Partial Data PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 50.6
50.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 59%
33.8% productivity Retention 3%
32% retained Enrollment 219
Programs 1 fields
#16 in KY
#799 nationally
#799
Partial Data Regina Webb Academy
Bowling Green, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 48.4
48.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
30.4% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 23
Programs 1 fields
#17 in KY
#838 nationally
#838
Partial Data Edge Academy of Beauty
Manchester, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.4
46.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 59%
33.9% productivity Retention 47%
82% retained Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#18 in KY
#866 nationally
#866
Partial Data Allure Beauty College
Whitesburg, KY
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45
45 / 100
Trade Productivity 96%
88.2% productivity Retention 2%
24% retained Enrollment 17
Programs 1 fields