Esthiology

2026 Fall semester for Willmar campus is full. Please apply to be added to the program’s waitlist. Hutchinson campus is available for registration.

Estheticians assist and educate clients in effective skin care practices and possibilities to help people look and feel good.

Students learn skills in:

• Advanced skincare, makeup and wellness techniques
• Hands-on experience with the latest products and techniques
• Lash application, brow design and body waxing
• Client communication, retail sales and business development strategies
• Latest trends in skincare and wellness

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

• 23 credit certificate
• Online courses
• In person labs
• Start in fall

Program Delivery

• Willmar campus
  • In-person labs
    • W (8-11 am, fall)
    • TH (8 am-3:30 pm, fall)
    • M–TH (8 am–3:30 pm, spring)
  • Online courses
    • Mondays (12-3:30 pm, fall semester)
  • Fall start only
• Hutchinson campus
  • In-person labs
    • M, T (8 am–3 pm, fall)
    • M–W (8 am–4 pm, spring)
  • Online courses
    • Mondays and Tuesdays (3-4 pm, fall semester)
    • No set meeting time online class with flexible work time (spring semester)
• Fall start only

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

• Certificate – $5,137

Additional costs

• Kit/Books: $1,702
• 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 facials, back facials, facial waxing, body waxing, makeup, and brow & lash tinting.
• Career Placement Statistics

Careers & Jobs

• Esthetician
• Salon Spa Manager/Owner
• Skin Care Specialist
• Cerologist (Wax Specialist)
• Makeup Artist
• Lash Technician
• Beauty Consultant
• Beauty Educator/Instructor