Trade Schools in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 409 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,746 to $18,927, with a median of $13,453 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,527 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

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

5
Schools
409
Graduates last year
$13,453
Median program tuition
$24,527
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in St. Louis, MO

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Grabber School of Hair Design

St. Louis, MO

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,716
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Aesthetics Institute

St. Louis, MO

Programs
Esthetician
Average net price
$18,279
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of St. Louis

Skin Institute

Saint Louis, MO

Programs
Esthetician
Average net price
$15,594
Completion rate
99%
Type
Private for-profit

Applied Tech

Sunset Hills, MO

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$23,534
Completion rate
77%
Type
Public

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$20,834
Completion rate
47%
Type
Private nonprofit

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Machinist and CNC and 2 more
Average net price
$2,967
Completion rate
22%
Type
Public

Midwest Institute

Earth City, MO

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$16,028
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$7,871
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 10 more
Average net price
$7,555
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
Average net price
$6,878
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in St. Louis, MO?

The median published tuition is $13,453 (range $2,746 to $18,927, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Grabber School of Hair Design ($2,746), Aesthetics Institute ($12,500) and Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis ($18,927). 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 10 months to finish (4 to 12 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 $24,527 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.