Cosmetology
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
