Minnesota Trade Schools

Minnesota Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 11 Minnesota vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Minnesota Trade Schools
School name	Largest Programs	Average Tuition	Student Population	Students to Faculty
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolisprivate (for-profit)Minneapolis, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$22,300	623	20 to 1
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodburyprivate (for-profit)WOODBURY, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$21,700	122	15 to 1
Model College of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Saint Cloud, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	$22,900	199	10 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Bloomingtonprivate (for-profit)Bloomington, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$20,538	128	19 to 1
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Centerprivate (not-for-profit)Minneapolis, MN	Construction Trades Information Technology Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) Finance	$7,410	360	8 to 1
Hastings Beauty Schoolprivate (for-profit)Hastings, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)	$19,375	22	11 to 1
PCI Academy-Plymouthprivate (for-profit)Plymouth, MN	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$15,388	165	15 to 1
Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Parkprivate (for-profit)Spring Lake Park, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$20,538	95	17 to 1
Nova Academy of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Rochester, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)	$21,700	205	19 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy Maplewoodprivate (for-profit)Maplewood, MN	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design	$19,724	85	20 to 1
Lynnes Welding Training - Ramseyprivate (for-profit)Ramsey, MN	Welding Technology/Welder	$14,575	-	-
Average	-	$18,741	2,004	15 to 1

Most Searched Minnesota Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, 4-year | Minneapolis
Minnesota State University-Mankato Public, 4-year | Mankato
University of St Thomas Private, 4-year | Saint Paul
Saint Johns University Private, 4-year | Collegeville
Macalester College Private, 4-year | Saint Paul
Capella University Private, 4-year | Minneapolis
St Olaf College Private, 4-year | Northfield
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Private, 4-year | Rochester
North Central University Private, 4-year | Minneapolis
University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, 4-year | Duluth

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Graduate

Walden University Private, 4-year | Minneapolis
Rasmussen University-Minnesota Private, 4-year | St. Cloud
Augsburg University Private, 4-year | Minneapolis
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Private, 4-year | Rochester
Gustavus Adolphus College Private, 4-year | Saint Peter
Bemidji State University Public, 4-year | Bemidji
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, 4-year | Minneapolis
Concordia College at Moorhead Private, 4-year | Moorhead
Bethany Lutheran College Private, 4-year | Mankato
Concordia University-Saint Paul Private, 4-year | Saint Paul

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Online Schools

Metropolitan State University Public, 4-year | Saint Paul
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Public, 2-4 year | Brainerd
Rochester Community and Technical College Public, 2-4 year | Rochester
Walden University Private, 4-year | Minneapolis
Hennepin Technical College Public, 2-4 year | Brooklyn Park
Minnesota North College Public, 2-4 year | Hibbing
University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, 4-year | Duluth
The College of Saint Scholastica Private, 4-year | Duluth
Southwest Minnesota State University Public, 4-year | Marshall
Saint Johns University Private, 4-year | Collegeville

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Trade Schools

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis Private, Less than 2-year | Minneapolis
Model College of Hair Design Private, Less than 2-year | Saint Cloud
Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park Private, Less than 2-year | Spring Lake Park
Avalon School of Cosmetology Private, 2-4 year | Worthington
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-year | Rochester
Inver Hills Community College Public, 2-4 year | Inver Grove Heights
The Salon Professional Academy-Rochester Private, Less than 2-year | Rochester
University of Minnesota-Morris Public, 4-year | Morris
Hennepin Technical College Public, 2-4 year | Brooklyn Park
Minnesota North College Public, 2-4 year | Hibbing

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11 Trade Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota Trade Schools Comparison Table