Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 18 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 8 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 771 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,516 to $24,988, with a median of $20,538 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,602 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis, Saint Paul College and Nova Academy of Cosmetology.

18
Schools with this program
771
Graduates last year
$20,538
Median program tuition
$26,602
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 18 cosmetology schools in Minnesota

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Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,556
Graduates last year
99
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,280
Type
Public

Nova Academy of Cosmetology

Rochester, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$21,700
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
90
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,641
Type
Private for-profit

Model College of Hair Design

Saint Cloud, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,500
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,789
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Bloomington

Bloomington, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,538
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,535
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,457
Type
Public

Riverland Community College

Austin, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,576
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,415
Type
Public

PCI Academy-Plymouth

Plymouth, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$24,988
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,449
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park

Spring Lake Park, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,538
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,015
Type
Private for-profit

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,340
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,239
Type
Public

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,816
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,784
Type
Public

Hastings Beauty School

Hastings, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,050
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
10
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon School of Cosmetology

Worthington, MN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$13,516
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
7
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Minnesota?

The median published tuition is $20,538 (range $13,516 to $24,988, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Avalon School of Cosmetology ($13,516), Hastings Beauty School ($17,050) and The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood ($19,724). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (10 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,602 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 8 public schools offer it, including Saint Paul College, Century College, Riverland Community College, Minnesota State Community and Technical College and Ridgewater College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.