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
Showing 10-18 of 66 schools
#10 in NC
#92 nationally
#92
Complete Data Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
Public
Overall Score 53.4
53.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 35%
0.7% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 63%
39.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,882
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#11 in NC
#95 nationally
#95
Complete Data Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC
Public
Overall Score 53.2
53.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 62%
1.2% productivity Retention 51%
65% retained Completion 53%
37.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,009
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#12 in NC
#97 nationally
#97
Complete Data James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
Public
Overall Score 52.9
52.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 71%
1.5% productivity Retention 16%
56% retained Completion 69%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,519
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#13 in NC
#103 nationally
#103
Complete Data Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC
Public
Overall Score 52
52 / 100
Trade Productivity 48%
0.9% productivity Retention 90%
76% retained Completion 52%
36.9% complete programs Enrollment 1,813
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#14 in NC
#109 nationally
#109
Complete Data Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC
Public
Overall Score 51.2
51.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 60%
1.1% productivity Retention 40%
62% retained Completion 60%
39.2% complete programs Enrollment 1,918
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#15 in NC
#110 nationally
#110
Complete Data Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC
Public
Overall Score 51
51 / 100
Trade Productivity 62%
1.2% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 70%
42.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,526
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,116
#16 in NC
#111 nationally
#111
Complete Data Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
Public
Overall Score 50.8
50.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 30%
0.6% productivity Retention 88%
75% retained Completion 74%
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 Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
Public
Overall Score 50.2
50.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 45%
0.8% productivity Retention 77%
71% retained Completion 37%
32.8% complete programs Enrollment 3,659
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#18 in NC
#117 nationally
#117
Complete Data Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
Public
Overall Score 49.9
49.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 28%
0.5% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 42%
33.9% complete programs Enrollment 14,082
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432