Esthetician Schools in Minnesota

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400 Central Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414

(612) 331-1400
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics

9749 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

(612) 428-1065
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics

4444 West 76th Street
Edina, MN 55435

Programs:
Esthetics
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LA Beauty and Massage School – Accredited

406 West 65th Street
Richfield, MN 55423

M State – Accredited

405 Colfax Avenue Southwest
Wadena, MN 56482

Minnesota School of Cosmetology – Accredited

1750 Weir Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

Minnesota State College Southeast

308 Pioneer Road
Red Wing, MN 55066

Minnesota State College Southeast – Accredited

1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987

Minnesota State Community and Technical College – Accredited

405 Colfax Avenue Southwest
Wadena, MN 56482

Minnesota West Community and Technical College – Accredited

401 West Street
Jackson, MN 56143

Minnesota West Community and Technical College – Accredited

1314 North Hiawatha Avenue
Pipestone, MN 56164

Model College of Hair Design – Accredited

201 8th Avenue South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Nova Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited

500 Raintree Road
Mankato, MN 56001

Nova Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited

5979 Bandel Road
Rochester, MN 55901

PCI Academy – Accredited

4315 Peony Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446

Professional Salon Academy – Accredited

519 Anne Street Northwest
Bemidji, MN 56601

Ridgewater College – Accredited

2101 15th Avenue Northwest
Willmar, MN 56201

Riverland Community College

1900 8th Avenue Northwest
Austin, MN 55912

Saint Paul College – Accredited

235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102

The Institute of Advanced Aesthetics – Accredited

2000 Plymouth Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305

The Salon Professional Academy – Accredited

3000 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
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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.

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How to Become a Esthetician in Minnesota

Minnesota Esthetician Careers At a Glance
  • 600 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 3 years.
  • 8 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • The average salary for estheticians in Minnesota is $34,120 ($16.40/hour). This is higher than the national average of $34,090 ($16.39/hour).
  • There is a predicted 9% job increase between 2016–2026 for estheticians. This is lower than the expected national growth of 11%.

You know that beauty starts with healthy, smooth skin, so if you're ready to take your skin care skills to the people of Minnesota, you should look into esthetics. When you become an esthetician, you can use your knowledge of skin care theory, products, tools, and technology to treat all sorts of skin issues.

On any given day, you may help clients who struggle with signs of aging, acne, excess oil, excessive dryness, and more. If you're excited to get started, let BeautySchoolsDirectory.com help you find the right school for your needs!

State License Requirements

600 Education Hours

Required to earn a esthetics license

Licensing is regulated by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners. To start, they require 600 hours of training from an approved school. They also require you to take a written exam, a skills exam, and a state law exam. Passing scores on all three tests demonstrate that you have what it takes to work in esthetics.

Education Details

How do you get started in this growing field? Education, of course. Estheticians work with tons of chemicals, tools and machines that must be carefully handled. In a Minnesota esthetician training program, you can learn necessary techniques and procedures that help you use these items safely and effectively.

Required Training Topics at MN

  • Esthetic Schools
  • Anatomy, dermatology, and chemistry
  • Infection control
  • Safety procedures
  • Cleansing of skin
  • Skin conditioning and moisturizing
  • Facials
  • Makeup application

License Renewal

3 Years

License renewal period

8 Hours

Continuing education required

A licensing fee is required every 3 years to keep the license valid in the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota Esthetics Careers

$34,120

Average yearly salary for esthetics in Minnesota

In general, Minnesota is a solid place to start an esthetics career. Demand for skin care specialists may increase 9% by the year 2026 (CareerOneStop, 2020). Currently, Minnesota estheticians claim a median income of $34,120 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).

Minnesota can give you plenty of options to consider when it comes to an esthetics career. As the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota estheticians have access to tons of natural ingredients that are excellent for the skin. There are also diverse areas to choose from when it comes to work environment. In a rural area, you may work at a resort spa with clients who are escaping from reality for a few days. If you would rather make a name for yourself in a big city, the Twin Cities have salons and spas that offer full service esthetics options to students, professionals, families, and couples.

Contact the Minnesota State Board of Esthetics

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