2026 Cosmetology Rankings · SD
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in South Dakota
4 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in South Dakota out of 1,208 nationally
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Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in South Dakota
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#1 in SD
#17 nationally
#17
Complete Data Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
Public
Overall Score 80.7
80.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
0.8% productivity Retention 97%
83% retained Completion 95%
62.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,723
Programs 10 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,720
#2 in SD
#380 nationally
#380
Partial Data Stewart School
Sioux Falls, SD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.5
70.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 75%
26.5% productivity Retention 49%
82% retained Enrollment 272
Programs 2 fields
#3 in SD
#647 nationally
#647
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 54.7
54.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
17.5% productivity Retention 70%
90% retained Enrollment 143
Programs 2 fields
#4 in SD
#947 nationally
#947
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy
Rapid City, SD
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 34.7
34.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 56%
18.9% productivity Retention 12%
58% retained Enrollment 95
Programs 2 fields