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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#10 in NC
#91 nationally
#91
Complete Data Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC
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Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 62%
1.2% productivity Retention 50%
66% retained Completion 70%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,526
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,116
#11 in NC
#95 nationally
#95
Complete Data Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC
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Overall Score 53.5
53.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 63%
1.2% productivity Retention 50%
66% retained Completion 53%
37.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,009
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#12 in NC
#96 nationally
#96
Complete Data McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC
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Overall Score 53.4
53.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 54%
1.0% productivity Retention 95%
80% retained Completion 50%
36.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,249
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#13 in NC
#101 nationally
#101
Complete Data Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC
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Overall Score 52.9
52.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
0.9% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 62%
39.7% complete programs Enrollment 3,979
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#14 in NC
#104 nationally
#104
Complete Data Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC
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Overall Score 52.4
52.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 50%
0.9% productivity Retention 87%
75% retained Completion 53%
36.9% complete programs Enrollment 1,813
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#15 in NC
#109 nationally
#109
Complete Data Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
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Overall Score 50.7
50.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 53%
0.9% productivity Retention 50%
66% retained Completion 50%
36.4% complete programs Enrollment 3,103
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#16 in NC
#112 nationally
#112
Complete Data Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
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Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 31%
0.6% productivity Retention 82%
73% retained Completion 75%
44.4% complete programs Enrollment 2,796
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#17 in NC
#113 nationally
#113
Complete Data Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
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Overall Score 50.1
50.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 36%
0.6% productivity Retention 95%
80% retained Completion 38%
32.9% complete programs Enrollment 4,115
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#18 in NC
#115 nationally
#115
Complete Data Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
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Overall Score 49.5
49.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 53%
0.9% productivity Retention 87%
75% retained Completion 18%
28.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,780
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,600