Minnesota esthetician exam
State-specific examWhat it takes to get licensed as an esthetician (plus advanced practice esthetician tier) in Minnesota, from the state's official board and exam vendor.
- License
- Esthetician (plus Advanced Practice Esthetician tier)
- Training hours
- 600
- Written exam
- State-specific exam
- Exam vendor
- PSI
Exam details & notes
Minnesota-specific exams (not NIC), all written, administered by PSI: (1) Esthetician General Theory ~85 items (75 scored)/90 min, (2) MN State Laws & Rules 35 items (30 scored)/60 min — a distinct state-law section, (3) 'Written Practical' 55 items (50 scored)/90 min; 75% to pass each. No state hands-on practical — practical skills are verified at the school level. Unusual: separate written-practical format replacing live-model testing; Advanced Practice Esthetician tier (board-approved 500-hour AP curriculum on top of esthetician/cosmetologist training) allows advanced modalities. Question counts cross-checked between PSI CIB extraction and prep sources; minor variance possible.
Preparing for the Minnesota exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. Minnesota runs its own written exam, but it covers largely the same core science and safety material, so the course is strong preparation. Study your Minnesota law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Minnesota board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.