Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota
12 schools compared · Average earnings $23,477/yr
12 Minnesota schools offer Cosmetology. Average graduate earnings run 36% above the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.
Schools in MN
12
Avg Grad Earnings
$23,477/yr
+36% vs. national avg
Avg Score
47/100
Top MN Cities
8
with programs
Cosmetology Programs in Minnesota
All 12 Minnesota schools offering Cosmetology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN |
59 |
| 2 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN |
49 |
| 3 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN |
49 |
| 4 | Model College of Hair Design Saint Cloud, MN |
47 |
| 5 | Nova Academy of Cosmetology Rochester, MN |
47 |
| 6 | Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury WOODBURY, MN |
46 |
| 7 | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN |
46 |
| 8 | PCI Academy-Plymouth Plymouth, MN |
46 |
| 9 | Hastings Beauty School Hastings, MN |
45 |
| 10 | Empire Beauty School-Bloomington Bloomington, MN |
43 |
| 11 | Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park Spring Lake Park, MN |
43 |
| 12 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN |
42 |
Where Cosmetology Programs Cluster in Minnesota
Cities with the most Cosmetology programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul, MN | 1 | $32,987/yr |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 1 | $25,814/yr |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $25,754/yr |
| WOODBURY, MN | 1 | $24,617/yr |
| Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $24,367/yr |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $24,230/yr |
| Plymouth, MN | 1 | $24,178/yr |
| Hastings, MN | 1 | $23,396/yr |
Compare Cosmetology in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Minnesota compares to others with strong Cosmetology offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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