Cosmetology Schools in Missouri
17 schools compared · Average earnings $20,812/yr
17 Missouri schools offer Cosmetology. Average graduate earnings run 20% above the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.
Schools in MO
17
Avg Grad Earnings
$20,812/yr
+20% vs. national avg
Avg Score
44/100
Top MO Cities
8
with programs
Cosmetology Programs in Missouri
All 17 Missouri schools offering Cosmetology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Independence, MO |
49 |
| 2 | Warrensburg Area Career Center Warrensburg, MO |
46 |
| 3 | House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs Blue Springs, MO |
45 |
| 4 | The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles St. Charles, MO |
45 |
| 5 | Grabber School of Hair Design St. Louis, MO |
45 |
| 6 | Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO |
45 |
| 7 | Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis St. Louis, MO |
45 |
| 8 | Academy of Hair Design-Springfield Springfield, MO |
44 |
| 9 | Salem College of Hairstyling Rolla, MO |
44 |
| 10 | Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield Springfield, MO |
44 |
| 11 | Skin Institute Saint Louis, MO |
44 |
| 12 | Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics Jefferson City, MO |
43 |
| 13 | Academy of Beauty Professionals Raymore, MO |
43 |
| 14 | City Pointe Beauty Academy Webb City, MO |
43 |
| 15 | House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO |
43 |
| 16 | Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri Springfield, MO |
42 |
| 17 | Academy of Salon Professionals Sedalia, MO |
42 |
Where Cosmetology Programs Cluster in Missouri
Cities with the most Cosmetology programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 3 | $19,173/yr |
| St. Louis, MO | 2 | $22,387/yr |
| Independence, MO | 1 | $27,878/yr |
| Warrensburg, MO | 1 | $23,749/yr |
| Blue Springs, MO | 1 | $23,309/yr |
| St. Charles, MO | 1 | $23,204/yr |
| Columbia, MO | 1 | $22,267/yr |
| Rolla, MO | 1 | $20,888/yr |
Compare Cosmetology in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Missouri compares to others with strong Cosmetology offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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