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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1,286
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
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#10 in NC
#75 nationally
#75
Complete Data Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
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Overall Score 59.4
59.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 51%
1.0% productivity Retention 95%
80% retained Completion 38%
32.9% complete programs Enrollment 4,115
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#11 in NC
#78 nationally
#78
Complete Data McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC
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Overall Score 58.1
58.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 64%
1.3% productivity Retention 95%
80% retained Completion 49%
36.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,249
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#12 in NC
#81 nationally
#81
Complete Data Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
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Overall Score 57.3
57.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 34%
0.7% productivity Retention 82%
73% retained Completion 63%
39.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,882
Programs 20 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#13 in NC
#83 nationally
#83
Complete Data Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
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Overall Score 57.1
57.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 73%
1.6% productivity Retention 29%
60% retained Completion 30%
31.6% complete programs Enrollment 7,028
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#14 in NC
#87 nationally
#87
Complete Data Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC
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Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
1.0% productivity Retention 51%
66% retained Completion 57%
38.4% complete programs Enrollment 4,305
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#15 in NC
#95 nationally
#95
Complete Data Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
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Overall Score 54.4
54.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 77%
1.8% productivity Retention 29%
60% retained Completion 69%
42.1% complete programs Enrollment 896
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#16 in NC
#96 nationally
#96
Complete Data Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
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Overall Score 54.2
54.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 40%
0.8% productivity Retention 58%
67% retained Completion 43%
33.9% complete programs Enrollment 14,082
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#17 in NC
#98 nationally
#98
Complete Data Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
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Overall Score 54.1
54.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 50%
0.9% productivity Retention 80%
72% retained Completion 27%
31.1% complete programs Enrollment 4,827
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#18 in NC
#99 nationally
#99
Complete Data Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC
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Overall Score 53.5
53.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 59%
1.2% productivity Retention 89%
76% retained Completion 53%
37.5% complete programs Enrollment 850
Programs 9 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432