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
66
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 28-36 of 66 schools
#28 in NC
#151 nationally
#151
Complete Data Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC
Public
Overall Score 42.9
42.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 72%
1.5% productivity Retention 1%
32% retained Completion 38%
32.9% complete programs Enrollment 1,558
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#29 in NC
#154 nationally
#154
Complete Data Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC
Public
Overall Score 42.5
42.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 66%
1.3% productivity Retention 2%
39% retained Completion 39%
33.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,238
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#30 in NC
#156 nationally
#156
Complete Data Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC
Public
Overall Score 42.1
42.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 24%
0.5% productivity Retention 97%
84% retained Completion 54%
37.7% complete programs Enrollment 1,397
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#31 in NC
#157 nationally
#157
Complete Data Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
Public
Overall Score 42.1
42.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 44%
0.8% productivity Retention 18%
57% retained Completion 30%
31.6% complete programs Enrollment 7,028
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#32 in NC
#159 nationally
#159
Complete Data Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
Public
Overall Score 42
42 / 100
Trade Productivity 31%
0.6% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 55%
38% complete programs Enrollment 5,371
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#33 in NC
#165 nationally
#165
Complete Data Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
Public
Overall Score 40.1
40.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 30%
0.6% productivity Retention 77%
71% retained Completion 39%
33% complete programs Enrollment 2,936
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#34 in NC
#166 nationally
#166
Complete Data Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
Public
Overall Score 40
40 / 100
Trade Productivity 50%
0.9% productivity Retention 18%
57% retained Completion 62%
39.6% complete programs Enrollment 1,426
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#35 in NC
#167 nationally
#167
Complete Data Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
Public
Overall Score 40
40 / 100
Trade Productivity 50%
0.9% productivity Retention 18%
57% retained Completion 62%
39.6% complete programs Enrollment 1,426
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#36 in NC
#174 nationally
#174
Complete Data Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC
Public
Overall Score 38.7
38.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 68%
1.4% productivity Retention 51%
65% retained Completion 2%
21.2% complete programs Enrollment 1,173
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,128