What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?

Median earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $23,768 two years after completion.

How many students finish their programs?

The school reports an 87% completion rate for its students.

What is the enrollment size and how does that affect the class experience?

There are 133 students enrolled. This small number suggests a low-student-to-faculty ratio, which often allows for more individualized attention.

Is Stewart School public or private?

The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The average annual net price after aid is $14,221, while the median student debt at completion is $6,864.

Home › South Dakota › Cosmetology schools › Stewart School

Stewart School

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 133 students · CosmetologyBarberingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$14,221

cheaper than 56% of comparable schools

Completion rate

87%

Median debt at completion

$6,864

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$31,843

earns ~$2,239.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Stewart School is a private for-profit institution in Sioux Falls, SD that mainly awards certificates. With 133 enrolled students, it offers training in cosmetology and somatic bodywork. The school serves students who can handle an average annual net price of $14,221 after financial aid.

What to know

An average of 87% of students complete their programs, but median student debt at completion is $6,864. Ten years after entry, typical median earnings are reported at $31,843. Only 31.9% of students received Pell Grants, indicating limited need-based aid availability.

Net price is 17% below the South Dakota median ($17,063) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 12% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

Get matched with Cosmetology programs like this

Tell us where to reach you and we'll match you with Cosmetology programs in South Dakota that fit like Stewart School — and show you the financial aid you may qualify for. Free, no obligation.

We'll share the info you provide with matched school and program partners so they can contact you about enrollment. Unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$23,768
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In South Dakota:

1 registered cosmetology apprenticeship program

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the cosmetology program typically earn?: Median earnings for graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program are reported at $23,768 two years after completion.
How many students finish their programs?: The school reports an 87% completion rate for its students.
What is the enrollment size and how does that affect the class experience?: There are 133 students enrolled. This small number suggests a low-student-to-faculty ratio, which often allows for more individualized attention.
Is Stewart School public or private?: The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The average annual net price after aid is $14,221, while the median student debt at completion is $6,864.

Other options in South Dakota

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
The Salon Professional Academy	Rapid City	$18,146	79.2%	$23,641
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City	Rapid City	$19,694	82.9%	$29,547
Lake Area Technical College	Watertown	$15,979	72.7%	$45,473

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 219453. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.