Cosmetology school in Minnesota
15 cosmetology programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
10 schools offer these cosmetology programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Hairstylists and cosmetologists shampoo, cut, color and style hair. Every state requires a license: you finish a state-approved program, which usually leads to a certificate, and then pass a state licensing exam.1
In Minnesota, all 15 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 15 programs here are cosmetology license program (12 programs), cosmetology (associate degree, 2 programs) and hair design, hairstyling or braiding (1 program).
See the 15 programsHow much does cosmetology school cost in Minnesota?
$9,451 to $11,661 is what most cosmetology programs in Minnesota cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $1,490 to $20,100
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 64%
- Working 6 months later
- 68%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $15,900
- Length
- 60 to 120 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer cosmetology school. How these figures are made
All 15 cosmetology programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Cosmetology
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,600Price if you pay yourself$9,160Program website, Cosmetology at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,651
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 355
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,160
Cosmetology
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,400Price if you pay yourself$11,247Program website, Cosmetology at Century CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Century College
- Finished
- 14%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,090
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 274
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,247
Cosmetology
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$13,800Price if you pay yourself$10,172Program website, Cosmetology at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,439
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 171
- Earned a year, estimated
- $13,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,172
Cosmetology (North Dakota)
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Wadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,000Price if you pay yourself$1,490Program website, Cosmetology (North Dakota) at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Cosmetology (North Dakota) at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,496
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 142
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,490
Cosmetology
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Wadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,000Price if you pay yourself$9,599Program website, Cosmetology at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,496
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 142
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,599
Cosmetology
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,600Price if you pay yourself$10,247Program website, Cosmetology at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,145
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,247
Cosmetology
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,600Price if you pay yourself$10,247Program website, Cosmetology at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,145
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,247
Cosmetology-Other States
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,600Price if you pay yourself$11,661Program website, Cosmetology-Other States at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Cosmetology-Other States at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,145
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,661
Cosmetology-Other States
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,600Price if you pay yourself$11,661Program website, Cosmetology-Other States at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Cosmetology-Other States at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,145
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,661
Cosmetology
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,300Price if you pay yourself$9,303Program website, Cosmetology at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Cosmetology at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,581
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 126
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,303
Cosmetology
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,900Price if you pay yourself$11,544Program website, Cosmetology at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Cosmetology at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,978
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 67
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,544
Natural Hair Care and Braiding
Natural Hair Care Institute
Minneapolis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,200Program website, Natural Hair Care and Braiding at Natural Hair Care InstituteMore details about Natural Hair Care and Braiding at Natural Hair Care Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,436
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,200
Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School
Spring Lake Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,113Program website, Cosmetology at Empire Beauty SchoolMore details about Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,957
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,113
Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School
Bloomington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,113Program website, Cosmetology at Empire Beauty SchoolMore details about Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,957
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,113
Cosmetology
Nova Academy of Cosmetology
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$20,100Program website, Cosmetology at Nova Academy of CosmetologyMore details about Cosmetology at Nova Academy of Cosmetology
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,100
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How to pay for cosmetology school in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for cosmetology school in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for cosmetology school
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for cosmetology school
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Cosmetology school in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 5 of 15
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 7th of 20
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 1 of 9
- cosmetology programs here, against the typical state's 4
- 15 vs 4
State comparisons use the same figures as the cosmetology school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Cosmetology school in Minneapolis, Austin, Willmar and other Minnesota cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 6 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Minnesota
How cosmetology school compares with the rest of beauty and personal care: Beauty school in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota cosmetology program numbers come from
Which Minnesota cosmetology programs are on this list?
These are the cosmetology programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota cosmetology programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about cosmetology school in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List