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Cosmetology in Missouri

Cosmetology Schools in Missouri

1,610 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Missouri

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,125
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,125
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 485

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Missouri

11,890 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Missouri

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $28,620 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
285 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,662. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
206 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $21,408 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,634. Of all the students who attend this school, 31% get financial aid.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
250 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,905. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
112 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,860. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
161 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,326 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at TSPA - St Charles will pay a net price of $13,393.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
72 Total Students

In their early career, Summit Salon Academy KC grads earn an average salary of $19,179. This private school has an average net price of $13,166. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
233 Total Students

In their early career, Paul Mitchell the School St Louis grads earn an average salary of $24,109. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
134 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia grads earn an average salary of $24,680. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Trend Setters School

Cape Girardeau
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $17,347 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#10

Skin Institute

Saint Louis
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
44 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,966.

Cosmetology Careers in MO

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 14% $35,980
Skincare Specialists 11% $27,980
Barbers 10% $22,850
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 6% $21,960
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $23,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Culinary Arts 87
Funeral & Mortuary Science 26

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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