2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 110 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named Ranken Technical College the most popular school in Missouri for trade school students working on their degree. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 754 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Ranken Technical College accumulate an average of $13,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $158, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Ranken Technical College graduates make an average of $42,629 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
Out of the 110 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Ozarks Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,249 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,106 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, OTC graduates make an average of $29,979 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 3,677 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $11,152 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MCC graduates make an average of $40,267 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend State Technical College of Missouri. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. State Technical College of Missouri is a small public school located in Linn, Missouri that handed out 880 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from STC accumulate an average of $10,462 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, STC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,731 during the early year of their career. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Missouri. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 9,503 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Mizzou accumulate an average of $29,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $483.After graduating from Mizzou, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,901 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Crowder College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Neosho, Missouri, and it awarded 1,214 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,331 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Crowder College graduates make an average of $29,800 annually. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Missouri ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 401 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,968 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $67. During the early years of their career, MTI - Springfield, Missouri graduates make an average of $23,713 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Saint Louis Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bridgeton, Missouri that handed out 2,381 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College accumulate an average of $9,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Saint Louis Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,950 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
With a ranking of #9, University of Central Missouri did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 2,857 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from UCM accumulate an average of $25,196 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $196, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,823 during the early year of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career Colleges came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Concorde Career Colleges is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 287 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,369 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $216, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Concorde Career Colleges, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,136 during the early years of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school awarded 316 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,378 in student loans.After graduating from Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,253 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
Jefferson College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Hillsboro, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 688 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from JeffCo accumulate an average of $12,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, JeffCo graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,846 during the early year of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
State Fair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 750 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $15,232 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from State Fair Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,167 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Fenton, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school awarded 203 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,478 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SLCHC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,904 during the early year of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Saint Louis University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,396 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $46,859 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $531, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SLU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,202 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Academy of Hair Design - Springfield landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school awarded 182 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,926 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Academy of Hair Design - Springfield graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $17,457 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Grabber School of Hair Design landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. St. Louis, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 188 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Grabber School of Hair Design accumulate an average of $10,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $91 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Grabber School of Hair Design graduates make an average of $19,296 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
East Central College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. East Central College is located in Union, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 571 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from East Central College accumulate an average of $16,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, East Central College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,406 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Springfield landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 216 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,023 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $88 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Paul Mitchell the School Springfield, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $17,769 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Three Rivers College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the small public school awarded 774 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,448 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Three Rivers College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,775 during the early year of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. WellSpring - Kansas City is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 117 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,173 in student loans.After graduating from WellSpring - Kansas City, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,661 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
With a ranking of #22, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,118 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of $23,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $182. Once they receive their degree, Southeast Missouri State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,626 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Joplin, Missouri, and it awarded 1,311 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $21,272 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Missouri Southern, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,614 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, North Central Missouri College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. NCMC is a public institution located in Trenton, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 444 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,248 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, NCMC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,982 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #25 on the list. Cape Girardeau CTC is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 111 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $8,858 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Cape Girardeau CTC graduates make an average of $31,973 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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