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Cosmetology in Minnesota

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Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 1,054 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Minnesota

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 535
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 535
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 535
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 496
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 496
Associate Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Minnesota

17,150 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $37,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
554 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,292 after earning their degree at this institution.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
130 Total Students

An average student at Nova Academy of Cosmetology will pay a net price of $17,009. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $26,155 after graduation.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
149 Total Students

An average student at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus will pay a net price of $19,551. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. In their early career, Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus grads earn an average salary of $28,837.

#4

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Saint Paul College will pay a net price of $11,507. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
75 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,115 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
129 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Bloomington grads earn an average salary of $20,056. This private school has an average net price of $16,152.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
106 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 18% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
79 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $20,807 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,906.

#10

Century College

White Bear Lake
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,920 a year.

Cosmetology Careers in MN

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 8% $32,870
Manicurists and Pedicurists 8% $29,650
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 8% $38,760
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 7% $26,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Culinary Arts 125
Funeral & Mortuary Science 18

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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