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2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota

1 College in Minnesota
1,155 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,300 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cosmetology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #226 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in Minnesota to review for the 2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota ranking.

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Cosmetology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in Minnesota

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the cosmetology degree levels they offer.

Top Minnesota Schools in Cosmetology

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in cosmetology. Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the town of Willmar.

Those cosmetology students who get their degree from Ridgewater College make $4,274 more than the average cosmetology student.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Ridgewater College

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 266 51
Iowa 264 6

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One of 4 majors within the Personal & Culinary Services area of study, Cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 565
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 385
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 107
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 77
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 17
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 4

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 91
Funeral & Mortuary Science 15

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