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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, cosmetology students earned 209 degrees and certificates from a South Dakota school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in South Dakota to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Dakota
Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top South Dakota Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Cosmetology
Our 2023 rankings named Stewart School the best school in South Dakota for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Stewart School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
On average, cosmetology graduates from Stewart School take out $6,982 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Out of the 3 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Black Hills Beauty College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Black Hills Beauty College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Rapid City.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lake Area Technical Institute is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI 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 |
| Minnesota | 1,054 |
| Iowa | 685 |
| North Dakota | 203 |
| Nebraska | 441 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Cosmetology
One of 4 majors within the trade school area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Cosmetology Focus Areas
| 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 |
Majors Similar to Cosmetology
| 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 3 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.