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Cosmetology Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,382 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in MO.

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 903
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 903
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 479
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 479
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 479

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
260 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $21,365 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,217. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
149 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
223 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,221. Graduates earn an average $20,417 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Graduates earn an average $19,940 after graduation.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
128 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,239 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at TSPA - St Charles will pay a net price of $15,511. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
103 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,633 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $14,200.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
188 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,493 after earning their degree at this institution.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
91 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average.

#9

Trend Setters School

Cape Girardeau
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
59 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,179. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#10

Skin Institute

Saint Louis
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
46 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,445 a year. 36% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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