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 37-45 of 66 schools
#37 in NC
#176 nationally
#176
Complete Data Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
Public
Overall Score 38.5
38.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 15%
0.3% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 8%
24.5% complete programs Enrollment 20,375
Programs 21 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#38 in NC
#183 nationally
#183
Complete Data Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
Public
Overall Score 36.3
36.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 44%
0.8% productivity Retention 18%
57% retained Completion 45%
35.1% complete programs Enrollment 2,591
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#39 in NC
#196 nationally
#196
Complete Data Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
Public
Overall Score 33.8
33.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 16%
0.4% productivity Retention 69%
69% retained Completion 40%
33.5% complete programs Enrollment 4,904
Programs 17 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,128
#40 in NC
#197 nationally
#197
Complete Data Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC
Public
Overall Score 32.8
32.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 46%
0.8% productivity Retention 12%
54% retained Completion 54%
37.5% complete programs Enrollment 850
Programs 9 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#41 in NC
#200 nationally
#200
Complete Data College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
Public
Overall Score 32.2
32.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 18%
0.4% productivity Retention 85%
74% retained Completion 25%
30.7% complete programs Enrollment 2,905
Programs 14 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,102
#42 in NC
#203 nationally
#203
Complete Data Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NC
Public
Overall Score 32.1
32.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 18%
0.4% productivity Retention 48%
64% retained Completion 63%
39.7% complete programs Enrollment 1,023
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,304
#43 in NC
#210 nationally
#210
Complete Data Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
Public
Overall Score 29.9
29.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 2%
0.1% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 35%
32.3% complete programs Enrollment 24,609
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,076
#44 in NC
#211 nationally
#211
Complete Data Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC
Public
Overall Score 29.7
29.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 37%
0.7% productivity Retention 26%
59% retained Completion 35%
32.2% complete programs Enrollment 1,803
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $1,824
#45 in NC
#217 nationally
#217
Complete Data Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
Public
Overall Score 27.5
27.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 13%
0.3% productivity Retention 23%
58% retained Completion 22%
30.1% complete programs Enrollment 11,755
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432