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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota

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$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Hastings Beauty School

Hastings, MN

Our analysis found Hastings Beauty School to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Minnesota. Hastings Beauty School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Hastings.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Hastings Beauty School take out $11,805 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nova Academy of Cosmetology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Nova Academy of Cosmetology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,088.

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Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of WOODBURY.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus accumulate an average of around $9,508 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $75.

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#4

Aveda Institute - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aveda Institute - Minneapolis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Aveda Institute - Minneapolis carry an average student debtload of $7,507. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $131.

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#5

PCI Academy-Plymouth

Plymouth, MN

Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, PCI Academy-Plymouth landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Plymouth, PCI Academy-Plymouth is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from PCI Academy-Plymouth take out $8,417 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $102.

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#6

Model College of Hair Design

Saint Cloud, MN

Model College of Hair Design landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Model College of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Saint Cloud.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Model College of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $7,427 in student debt.

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Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Spring Lake Park.

Cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park take out an average of $12,856 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $79, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Empire Beauty School-Bloomington ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Empire Beauty School-Bloomington is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Bloomington.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Bloomington accumulate an average of around $11,894 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $91, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #9, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Saint Paul College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,702.

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#10

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.

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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 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

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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