Is Nova Academy of Cosmetology a public or private school?

It is a private for-profit school.

What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $9,424, while the average annual net price after aid is $21,473.

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Nova Academy of Cosmetology

Rochester, Minnesota · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 205 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$21,473

cheaper than 20% of comparable schools

Completion rate

79.1%

Median debt at completion

$9,424

Median earnings (10 yr)

$32,156

$1,497.5 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Nova Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school in Rochester, MN that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $21,473, while the median student debt at completion is $9,424. About 79.1% of students complete their program, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,156.

Net price is 61% above the Minnesota median ($13,328) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% above the national median ($28,378) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,356

Questions students ask

What do graduates of the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services program typically earn?: Median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $21,356.
How many students finish their program?: The completion rate is 79.1%.
Is Nova Academy of Cosmetology a public or private school?: It is a private for-profit school.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $9,424, while the average annual net price after aid is $21,473.

Nearby alternatives in Minnesota

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Riverland Community College	Austin	$7,427	42%	$45,247
Ridgewater College	Willmar	$10,046	46.9%	$43,827

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 459426. 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.