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
51
Full Data Rankings
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Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
Showing 19-27 of 66 schools
#19 in NC
#118 nationally
#118
Complete Data McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC
Public
Overall Score 49.6
49.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 54%
1.0% productivity Retention 77%
71% retained Completion 50%
36.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,249
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#20 in NC
#119 nationally
#119
Complete Data Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
Public
Overall Score 49.5
49.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 42%
0.7% productivity Retention 90%
77% retained Completion 56%
38.1% complete programs Enrollment 1,614
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,128
#21 in NC
#124 nationally
#124
Complete Data Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC
Public
Overall Score 48.7
48.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 36%
0.7% productivity Retention 85%
74% retained Completion 73%
44.1% complete programs Enrollment 1,061
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#22 in NC
#129 nationally
#129
Complete Data Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
Public
Overall Score 48.1
48.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
0.9% productivity Retention 40%
62% retained Completion 50%
36.4% complete programs Enrollment 3,103
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#23 in NC
#130 nationally
#130
Complete Data Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
Public
Overall Score 48
48 / 100
Trade Productivity 49%
0.9% productivity Retention 61%
67% retained Completion 69%
42.1% complete programs Enrollment 896
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#24 in NC
#137 nationally
#137
Complete Data Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
Public
Overall Score 45.3
45.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 45%
0.8% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 26%
30.8% complete programs Enrollment 3,914
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#25 in NC
#141 nationally
#141
Complete Data Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
Public
Overall Score 44.8
44.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 34%
0.6% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 38%
32.9% complete programs Enrollment 4,115
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#26 in NC
#144 nationally
#144
Complete Data Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
Public
Overall Score 44.3
44.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
0.9% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 18%
28.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,780
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,600
#27 in NC
#149 nationally
#149
Complete Data Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC
Public
Overall Score 43.4
43.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 28%
0.6% productivity Retention 57%
66% retained Completion 57%
38.4% complete programs Enrollment 4,305
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,125