Cosmetology programs in South Dakota
5 cosmetology programs at 5 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $27,140 one year after completion, 18% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $9,833.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart School | Sioux Falls, SD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 92 | $30,279 | $10,411 | $118 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 52 | $29,698 | $9,833 | $112 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City, SD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 50 | $24,582 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 28 | $24,262 | $8,250 | $94 |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Cosmetology programs by city in South Dakota
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Every state licenses cosmetologists and sets its own required training hours, so a program must meet your state board's hour requirement to let you sit for the licensing exam. Check the state board first.
- Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- What is the board exam pass rate for graduates?
- How are kit and supply costs billed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Stewart School leads at $30,279 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 5 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in South Dakota.