2026 Cosmetology Rankings · NC
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
66 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in North Carolina out of 1,295 nationally
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Schools in NC
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1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
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#1 in NC
#23 nationally
#23
Complete Data Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
Public
Overall Score 78.4
78.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 82%
2.2% productivity Retention 94%
81% retained Completion 69%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,856
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#2 in NC
#24 nationally
#24
Complete Data Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
Public
Overall Score 78
78 / 100
Trade Productivity 84%
2.8% productivity Retention 93%
78% retained Completion 51%
36.5% complete programs Enrollment 2,814
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,280
#3 in NC
#43 nationally
#43
Complete Data Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
Public
Overall Score 70.5
70.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 78%
1.9% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 60%
39.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,157
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,472
#4 in NC
#44 nationally
#44
Complete Data Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
Public
Overall Score 70.5
70.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 78%
1.9% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 60%
39.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,157
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,472
#5 in NC
#45 nationally
#45
Complete Data Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC
Public
Overall Score 70.5
70.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 72%
1.5% productivity Retention 80%
72% retained Completion 66%
41.4% complete programs Enrollment 2,468
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#6 in NC
#74 nationally
#74
Complete Data Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
Public
Overall Score 59
59 / 100
Trade Productivity 67%
1.3% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 27%
31.1% complete programs Enrollment 4,827
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#7 in NC
#79 nationally
#79
Complete Data Pamlico Community College
Grantsboro, NC
Public
Overall Score 57.4
57.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 60%
1.1% productivity Retention 77%
71% retained Completion 84%
51.2% complete programs Enrollment 263
Programs 11 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#8 in NC
#82 nationally
#82
Complete Data Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC
Public
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 36%
0.7% productivity Retention 83%
73% retained Completion 87%
52.9% complete programs Enrollment 2,723
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#9 in NC
#87 nationally
#87
Complete Data Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC
Public
Overall Score 54.6
54.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 51%
0.9% productivity Retention 44%
63% retained Completion 62%
39.7% complete programs Enrollment 3,979
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432