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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri

19 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Missouri to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School St Louis the best school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School St Louis is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of St. Louis.

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#2

Skin Institute

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Skin Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri list. Skin Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Skin Institute accumulate an average of around $6,965 in student debt.

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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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of St. Charles, TSPA - St Charles is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at TSPA - St Charles take out an average of $8,291 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 19 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science landed the # 4 spot on the list. Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Jefferson City.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science accumulate an average of around $8,890 in student debt.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Columbia, Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia take out an average of $10,394 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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New Dimensions School of Hair Design came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. New Dimensions School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Joplin.

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Academy of Hair Design - Springfield landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Academy of Hair Design - Springfield is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Hair Design - Springfield carry an average student debtload of $9,926.

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Paul Mitchell the School Springfield ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Springfield take out $9,023 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $88.

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Summit Salon Academy Kansas City landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Summit Salon Academy KC is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Independence.

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Academy of Salon Professionals came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Academy of Salon Professionals is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Sedalia.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Salon Professionals carry an average student debtload of $9,615.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools 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 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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