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National American University-Rapid City
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,065 · Average net price: $31,654
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in South Dakota
There are 5 cosmetology & barbering programs at 5 schools in South Dakota in federal College Scorecard data. 1 is at public schools; 4 offer a certificate and 1 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $16,065 a year (from 5 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $21,146 (3 programs reporting). Most programs are in Rapid City (3), Sioux Falls (1), Watertown (1). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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All programs (5)
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Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,450 · Average net price: $25,024
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The Salon Professional Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,475 · Average net price: $11,375 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $21,146
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Stewart School
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,700 · Average net price: $16,093 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $21,923
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Lake Area Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,622 · Average net price: $15,278 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,226
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in South Dakota?
We found 5 certificate or associate programs at 5 schools in South Dakota in College Scorecard data, 1 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in South Dakota?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Lake Area Technical College (Watertown, $7,622); Stewart School (Sioux Falls, $14,700); National American University-Rapid City (Rapid City, $16,065). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.