Stewart School
Sioux Falls, SD
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $13,700
- Length
- 14 months
- Graduates last year
- 63
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $30,279
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cosmetology Schools in South Dakota
South Dakota has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 135 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $13,700 to $15,885, with a median of $15,750 across the 3 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $27,140 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Stewart School, Lake Area Technical College and The Salon Professional Academy.
4
Schools with this program
135
Graduates last year
$15,750
Median program tuition
$27,140
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 4 cosmetology schools in South Dakota
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $7,622
- Graduates last year
- 35
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $24,262
- Type
- Public
The Salon Professional Academy
Rapid City, SD
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,885
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 20
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $24,582
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,750
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 17
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $29,698
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does cosmetology training cost in South Dakota?
The median published tuition is $15,750 (range $13,700 to $15,885, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Stewart School ($13,700), Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City ($15,750) and The Salon Professional Academy ($15,885). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does cosmetology school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (11 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do cosmetology graduates earn?
Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,140 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public cosmetology programs in South Dakota?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Lake Area Technical College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.