Cosmetology Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 25 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 3 public and 22 private. Together they graduated 764 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,567 to $21,886, with a median of $15,975 across the 25 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,266 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis, Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia and Grabber School of Hair Design.

25
Schools with this program
764
Graduates last year
$15,975
Median program tuition
$24,266
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Missouri

All 25 cosmetology schools in Missouri

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Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis

St. Louis, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,927
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
104
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,723
Type
Private for-profit

Grabber School of Hair Design

St. Louis, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,596
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
83
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,527
Type
Private for-profit

SPBK Enterprises Inc

Webb City, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,786
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,815
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Hair Design-Springfield

Springfield, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,197
Type
Private for-profit

Renaissance Beauty Academy

Cape Girardeau, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
25
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City

Independence, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,650
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,212
Type
Private for-profit

Neosho Beauty College

Neosho, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,850
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,457
Type
Private for-profit

Trend Setters School

Cape Girardeau, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,991
Type
Private for-profit

Central College of Cosmetology

Saint Robert, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,400
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,876
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Salon Professionals

Sedalia, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,500
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,159
Type
Private for-profit

Evolve Beauty Academy

Washing, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,655
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Raymore, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,886
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Waynesville Career Center

Waynesville, MO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,065
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
2
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Missouri?

The median published tuition is $15,975 (range $6,567 to $21,886, 25 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Warrensburg Area Career Center ($6,567), Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center ($7,334) and Waynesville Career Center ($9,065). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (10 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,266 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Missouri?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Warrensburg Area Career Center, Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center and Waynesville Career Center.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.