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
- 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
