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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota
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
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 fringe town of Hastings.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Hastings Beauty School take out $11,805 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Nova Academy of Cosmetology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Minnesota. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Nova Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit college with a 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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Aveda Institute - Minneapolis landed the # 4 spot on the list. Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend PCI Academy-Plymouth. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota 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.
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 fairly 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.
Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park is a 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.
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. 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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Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-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.
Ridgewater College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.