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
15
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in North Carolina
Showing 46-54 of 66 schools
#46 in NC
#218 nationally
#218
Complete Data Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
Public
Overall Score 27.4
27.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 21%
0.4% productivity Retention 3%
43% retained Completion 40%
33.5% complete programs Enrollment 6,510
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#47 in NC
#223 nationally
#223
Complete Data Gaston College
Dallas, NC
Public
Overall Score 26.3
26.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 4%
0.1% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 66%
40.8% complete programs Enrollment 6,443
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#48 in NC
#225 nationally
#225
Complete Data Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, NC
Public
Overall Score 25.4
25.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 32%
0.6% productivity Retention 69%
69% retained Completion 0%
19.3% complete programs Enrollment 668
Programs 10 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#49 in NC
#226 nationally
#226
Complete Data Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
Public
Overall Score 24.8
24.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 24%
0.5% productivity Retention 7%
50% retained Completion 57%
38.3% complete programs Enrollment 1,395
Programs 15 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#50 in NC
#231 nationally
#231
Complete Data Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
Public
Overall Score 22.4
22.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 6%
0.2% productivity Retention 44%
63% retained Completion 17%
27.6% complete programs Enrollment 11,485
Programs 17 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,128
#51 in NC
#233 nationally
#233
Complete Data Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
Public
Overall Score 21.9
21.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 15%
0.3% productivity Retention 23%
58% retained Completion 48%
35.9% complete programs Enrollment 891
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $2,432
#52 in NC
#299 nationally
#299
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 80.5
80.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 97%
99.0% productivity Retention 46%
81% retained Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#53 in NC
#300 nationally
#300
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 80.5
80.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 97%
99.0% productivity Retention 46%
81% retained Enrollment 97
Programs 1 fields
#54 in NC
#346 nationally
#346
Partial Data Leons Beauty School Inc
Greensboro, NC
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 75.7
75.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 91%
64.7% productivity Retention 47%
82% retained Enrollment 102
Programs 1 fields