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Esthetician program at Nova Academy of Cosmetology
Rochester, MN · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (507) 280-6910 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $10,780
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $3,350
- Listed cost
- $14,130
- LengthIPEDS
- 600 clock hours, 4 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 78
- Graduates' earningsCollege Scorecard reports Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services as one group at this school
- Not shown for this program alone
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $26,307
- Typical pay for skincare specialistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Rochester, MN
- $57,420
Every line comes from the federal file named under it. A blank means the source does not publish the figure for this program; we never estimate it.
About this program
Nova Academy of Cosmetology awarded 78 esthetician credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its second largest career program of 3 we list. Its listed tuition of $10,780 compares with a Minnesota median wage of $44,430 for skincare specialists (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0409 Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 17 | 600 clock hours, 4 months | $10,780 |
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 12.0414 Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 11 | 500 clock hours, 4 months | $10,450 |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 12.0414 Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 50 | 500 clock hours, 4 months | $10,450 |
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