Cosmetology

2026 Fall semester is full. Please apply to be added to the program’s waitlist.

Cosmetologists help clients look and feel their best by providing hair, skin and nail beauty and wellness treatments and services.

Students learn skills in:

• Hair cutting, coloring, perming, and styling
• Skincare techniques and current makeup trends
• Manicures, pedicures and nail technology
• Customer service and professional communication
• Business-building skills for salon success

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

• 56 credit diploma
• 71 credit degree
• Online courses
• In-person labs
• On-site salon
• Start in fall or spring

Program Delivery

• Online courses
• In-person labs
• Willmar campus
• M–TH (8 am–3:30 pm, fall and spring)
• M–TH (8 am–4:30 pm, summer)
• Clinicals held in onsite Salon and Day Spa
• Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

• AAS – $15,857
• Diploma – $12,507

Additional costs

• Kit: $4,576
• Book costs vary
• Other supplies: $154
• Scrubs are required

Program Highlights

• Student Salon and Day Spa
  • Services performed by students for training and experience.
  • Book by appointment Monday – Thursday.
  • Services include hair care, perms, color, nail care, skin care, waxing, spas, and more.
• Career Placement Statistics

Careers & Jobs

• Cosmetologist
• Hair Stylist
• Salon Manager/Owner
• Makeup Artist
• Esthetician
• Nail Technician