Cosmetology Schools Near Fargo / Valley City

WRITTEN BY Casey Lozier | EDITED BY Sarah Mattie | UPDATED ON 06/06/2024

If you're looking for a spot to begin your career as a cosmetologist, consider Fargo or Valley City, North Dakota. Fargo has over 100 wedding venues, giving you ample opportunity to apply your skills to bridal parties. There are also a couple of theaters and numerous spas, allowing you the chance to apply makeup or create hairstyles for theater characters or to help spa guests to leave feeling their best.

Cosmetologists in Fargo earned a mean annual wage of $35,280 ($16.96 per hour) in 2019. That's above the mean wage across the state, $31,260 ($15.03). Jobs for cosmetologists are expected to grow by 9% in North Dakota between 2016 and 2026.

To become a licensed cosmetologist in North Dakota, you need to earn 1,800 hours of training. You must also pass a written test and a skills test. The schools below could help you earn your training hours and prepare you to take your exams.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body - Fargo – Accredited

3223 13th Avenue South Suite A
Fargo, ND 58103

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo – Accredited

4377 15th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104

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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.