2026 Cosmetology Rankings · WI
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Wisconsin
29 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Wisconsin out of 1,293 nationally
29
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1,293
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Wisconsin
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#10 in WI
#212 nationally
#212
Complete Data Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI
See the campus Public
Overall Score 26.6
26.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 3%
0.1% productivity Retention 25%
59% retained Completion 74%
44.3% complete programs Enrollment 6,746
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,509
#11 in WI
#266 nationally
#266
Partial Data VICI Beauty School
Greenfield, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 83.4
83.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 84%
54.1% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 109
Programs 1 fields
#12 in WI
#313 nationally
#313
Partial Data Empire Beauty School-Green Bay
Ashwaubenon, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 77.6
77.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 80%
50.0% productivity Retention 80%
95% retained Enrollment 100
Programs 1 fields
#13 in WI
#359 nationally
#359
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Onalaska, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74
74 / 100
Trade Productivity 83%
52.2% productivity Retention 78%
94% retained Enrollment 67
Programs 2 fields
#14 in WI
#440 nationally
#440
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Appleton, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 68.5
68.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 79%
48.1% productivity Retention 61%
88% retained Enrollment 81
Programs 1 fields
#15 in WI
#468 nationally
#468
Partial Data Advanced College of Cosmetology
Waupun, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 67.1
67.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 92%
66.7% productivity Retention 78%
94% retained Enrollment 24
Programs 1 fields
#16 in WI
#601 nationally
#601
Partial Data The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 59.2
59.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 40%
24.2% productivity Retention 75%
93% retained Enrollment 186
Programs 2 fields
#17 in WI
#667 nationally
#667
Partial Data The Professional Hair Design Academy
Eau Claire, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.8
55.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 66%
38.3% productivity Retention 61%
88% retained Enrollment 60
Programs 2 fields
#18 in WI
#714 nationally
#714
Partial Data First Class Cosmetology School
Beloit, WI
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 53.7
53.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 54%
31.5% productivity Retention 60%
87% retained Enrollment 92
Programs 2 fields