2026 Cosmetology Rankings · NC
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
64 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in North Carolina out of 1,286 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
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#1 in NC
#28 nationally
#28
Complete Data James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
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Overall Score 73.5
73.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 79%
2.0% productivity Retention 92%
77% retained Completion 69%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,519
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#2 in NC
#32 nationally
#32
Complete Data Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
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Overall Score 71.6
71.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 85%
2.7% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 50%
36.5% complete programs Enrollment 2,814
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,280
#3 in NC
#37 nationally
#37
Complete Data Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
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Overall Score 70.1
70.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
1.7% productivity Retention 87%
75% retained Completion 60%
39.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,157
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,792
#4 in NC
#44 nationally
#44
Complete Data Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC
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Overall Score 68.8
68.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 63%
1.3% productivity Retention 71%
70% retained Completion 87%
52.9% complete programs Enrollment 2,723
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#5 in NC
#49 nationally
#49
Complete Data Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
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Overall Score 65.6
65.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 58%
1.1% productivity Retention 82%
73% retained Completion 74%
44.4% complete programs Enrollment 2,796
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,550
#6 in NC
#55 nationally
#55
Complete Data Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC
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Overall Score 64.6
64.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 80%
2.1% productivity Retention 51%
66% retained Completion 52%
37.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,009
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#7 in NC
#61 nationally
#61
Complete Data Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
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Overall Score 62.9
62.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 60%
1.2% productivity Retention 89%
76% retained Completion 69%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,856
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#8 in NC
#64 nationally
#64
Complete Data Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC
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Overall Score 62.2
62.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 68%
1.4% productivity Retention 87%
75% retained Completion 51%
36.9% complete programs Enrollment 1,813
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#9 in NC
#73 nationally
#73
Complete Data Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC
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Overall Score 60.3
60.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 72%
1.6% productivity Retention 51%
66% retained Completion 70%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,526
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,736