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Stewart School
Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private for-profit career school
Address: 604 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · Phone: (605) 336-2775 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Stewart School is a private for-profit trade school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering cosmetology, esthetician, and massage therapy programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Stewart School has an 87.6% completion rate, above the South Dakota average of 73.8%, with median graduate debt of $6,864 and median earnings of $31,843 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Stewart School is $18,387, federal financial aid can be used since the school is Title IV eligible, and 31.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,090 | $49,800 | $56,200 |
| Skincare specialists | $24,450 | $38,230 | $46,110 |
| Massage therapists | $35,720 | $52,000 | $53,920 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,280 | $45,310 | $53,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Dakota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 72 | $21,923 | $23,768 | $6,211 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $21,923 | $23,768 | $6,211 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $21,923 | $23,768 | $6,211 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Stewart School is a private for-profit trade and career campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). The school offers four program families — cosmetology, esthetician, massage therapy, and nail technology — with cosmetology schools (72 completers), esthetician schools (16), and massage therapy schools (9) as its top programs by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.6%, above the South Dakota state average of 73.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,864, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,843. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,387, and 31.9% of students receive Pell Grants. These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect this campus only.
Given its focus on cosmetology, esthetician, massage therapy, and nail technology programs, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on personal-care career training rather than a multi-year academic degree; specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the accreditor listed above and review the College Scorecard entry for Stewart School before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Stewart School offers cosmetology, esthetician, massage therapy, and nail technology programs. The top programs by completions are cosmetology (72), esthetician (16), and massage therapy (9).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Stewart School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Stewart School is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 31.9% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at Stewart School is 87.6%, which is above the South Dakota state average of 73.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Stewart School carry a median debt of $6,864, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are reported at $31,843.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance at Stewart School is $18,387.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Stewart School is a private for-profit institution. This control type can affect tuition costs and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (605) 336-2775 or visit its website to confirm current program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?219453.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs offered — cosmetology, esthetician, massage therapy, and nail technology — are career-focused fields; however, specific fit for adult career-changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Stewart School by phone at (605) 336-2775 or visit its website at https://www.stewartschool.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to research other institutions in the area.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.