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Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

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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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Missouri to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best value experiences for cosmetology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Skin Institute

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Skin Institute to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. Skin Institute is a 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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Our 2023 rankings named Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Missouri the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. MTI - Springfield, Missouri is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at MTI - Springfield, Missouri take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,198.

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Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School St Louis to be the best value 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.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $139, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our analysis found Academy of Salon Professionals to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. 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.

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Our analysis found House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Blue Springs.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs carry an average student debtload of $8,429.

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#1

Central College of Cosmetology

Saint Robert, MO

Our analysis found Central College of Cosmetology to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. Located in the remote town of Saint Robert, Central College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Our analysis found Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. 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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Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Springfield the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.

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#1

City Pointe Beauty Academy

Webb City, MO

Our 2023 rankings named City Pointe Beauty Academy the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. City Pointe Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Webb City.

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Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize 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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Our 2023 rankings named The Salon Professional Academy - St Charles the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of St. Charles, TSPA - St Charles is a private for-profit school 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.

Full Cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy - St Charles Report

Our analysis found House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. Located in the city of Kansas City, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Academy of Hair Design - Springfield the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy of Hair Design - Springfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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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Our 2023 rankings named New Dimensions School of Hair Design the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. New Dimensions School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Joplin.

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Our 2023 rankings named Grabber School of Hair Design the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Grabber School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Grabber School of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $10,343 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $91, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Our 2023 rankings named Summit Salon Academy Kansas City the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Summit Salon Academy KC is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Independence.

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Our 2023 rankings named Missouri College of Cosmetology North the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Missouri College of Cosmetology North is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Missouri College of Cosmetology North accumulate an average of around $7,837 in student debt.

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#1

Neosho Beauty College

Neosho, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Neosho Beauty College the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the distant town of Neosho, Neosho Beauty College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore the best value school in Missouri for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Raymore.

On average, cosmetology graduates from House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore take out $11,287 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri award.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value 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 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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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