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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Minnesota
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In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 1,054 degrees and certificates from a Minnesota school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota
Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Hastings Beauty School the best school in Minnesota for cosmetology students. Hastings Beauty School is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Hastings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of WOODBURY.
Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Minneapolis landed the # 3 spot on the list. Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend PCI Academy-Plymouth. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Plymouth, PCI Academy-Plymouth is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nova Academy of Cosmetology. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Nova Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
With a ranking of #7, Model College of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Model College of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Saint Cloud.
Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Spring Lake Park.
With a ranking of #9, Empire Beauty School-Bloomington did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Empire Beauty School-Bloomington is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bloomington.
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Ridgewater College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,184 |
| Missouri | 1,382 |
| South Dakota | 209 |
| Iowa | 685 |
| North Dakota | 203 |
| Nebraska | 441 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 50,210 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist | 40,040 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist | 13,960 |
| Barbering/Barber | 9,893 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,907 |
| Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts | 2,184 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,729 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design | 1,238 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor | 1,230 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 440 |
| Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician | 354 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 336 |
| Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing | 90 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 22,075 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,186 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 385 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 95 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.
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