Cosmetology Schools in North Dakota

North Dakota has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 143 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,120 to $19,150, with a median of $17,000 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,296 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo, Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo and The Hair Academy.

4
Schools with this program
143
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$30,296
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in North Dakota

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The Hair Academy

Bismarck, ND

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,120
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,857
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in North Dakota?

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $14,120 to $19,150, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Hair Academy ($14,120), Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo ($17,000) and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks ($17,000). 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 12 months to finish (11 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,296 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.