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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri
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 analysis found Paul Mitchell the School St Louis to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. 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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Out of the 19 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Skin Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Skin Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large 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.
Out of the 19 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, The Salon Professional Academy - St Charles landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of St. Charles, TSPA - St Charles is a private for-profit school with a 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri list. Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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Out of the 19 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Missouri list. New Dimensions School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Joplin.
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 fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a private for-profit college with a fairly 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.
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Academy of Salon Professionals is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Sedalia.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Salon Professionals carry an average student debtload of $9,615.
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 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.