Trade Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 152 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $450 to $13,500, with a median of $8,330 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,964 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, Renaissance Beauty Academy and Trend Setters School.

4
Schools
152
Graduates last year
$8,330
Median program tuition
$25,964
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

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Renaissance Beauty Academy

Cape Girardeau, MO

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,413
Type
Private for-profit

Trend Setters School

Cape Girardeau, MO

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$9,275
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Cape Girardeau

Shawnee Community College

Ullin, IL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 8 more
Average net price
$4,449
Completion rate
60%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Cape Girardeau, MO?

The median published tuition is $8,330 (range $450 to $13,500, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Renaissance Beauty Academy ($450), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center ($4,500) and Trend Setters School ($8,330). 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 trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (1 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,964 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Cape Girardeau, MO?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Cape Girardeau Career and Technology 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.