2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is the most popular major in Missouri with 1,382 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School St Louis the best school in Missouri for cosmetology students. Paul Mitchell the School St Louis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St. Louis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Skin Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Missouri list. Skin Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Salon Professional Academy - St Charles. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of St. Charles, TSPA - St Charles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Missouri. Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Jefferson City.
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Paul Mitchell the School Springfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
With a ranking of #7, New Dimensions School of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. New Dimensions School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Joplin.
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With a ranking of #8, Academy of Hair Design - Springfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Academy of Hair Design - Springfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Grabber School of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Grabber School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis.
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House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #10 on the list. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Blue Springs.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,184 |
| Minnesota | 1,054 |
| South Dakota | 209 |
| Iowa | 685 |
| North Dakota | 203 |
| Nebraska | 441 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 50,210 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist | 40,040 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist | 13,960 |
| Barbering/Barber | 9,893 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,907 |
| Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts | 2,184 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,729 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design | 1,238 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor | 1,230 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 440 |
| Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician | 354 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 336 |
| Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing | 90 |
Majors Similar to Cosmetology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 22,075 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,186 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 385 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 95 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.
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