2026 Cosmetology Rankings · NC
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
66 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in North Carolina out of 1,293 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
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#1 in NC
#22 nationally
#22
Complete Data Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
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Overall Score 77.7
77.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 83%
2.2% productivity Retention 88%
76% retained Completion 69%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,856
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#2 in NC
#30 nationally
#30
Complete Data Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
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Overall Score 74.4
74.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 80%
1.9% productivity Retention 87%
75% retained Completion 60%
39.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,157
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,472
#3 in NC
#35 nationally
#35
Complete Data Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
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Overall Score 72.1
72.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 85%
2.8% productivity Retention 62%
68% retained Completion 51%
36.5% complete programs Enrollment 2,814
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,280
#4 in NC
#44 nationally
#44
Complete Data James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
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Overall Score 68.3
68.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 72%
1.5% productivity Retention 91%
77% retained Completion 69%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,519
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#5 in NC
#58 nationally
#58
Complete Data Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC
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Overall Score 62.7
62.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 73%
1.5% productivity Retention 38%
63% retained Completion 66%
41.4% complete programs Enrollment 2,468
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#6 in NC
#59 nationally
#59
Complete Data Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
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Overall Score 62.6
62.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 68%
1.3% productivity Retention 79%
72% retained Completion 27%
31.1% complete programs Enrollment 4,827
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#7 in NC
#75 nationally
#75
Complete Data Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC
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Overall Score 58.4
58.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 60%
1.1% productivity Retention 75%
71% retained Completion 60%
39.2% complete programs Enrollment 1,918
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#8 in NC
#77 nationally
#77
Complete Data Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
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Overall Score 58.1
58.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 37%
0.7% productivity Retention 82%
73% retained Completion 63%
39.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,882
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#9 in NC
#88 nationally
#88
Complete Data Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC
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Overall Score 54.5
54.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 38%
0.7% productivity Retention 70%
70% retained Completion 88%
52.9% complete programs Enrollment 2,723
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432