In Missouri, there are 43 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 15 schools are public and 28 schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 27 for profit.
A total of 3,590 students have enrolled in the Missouri trade schools. The 2024 average tuition & fees is $14,694 over the schools.

Missouri Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 43 Missouri vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2024 Tuition Comparison Between Missouri Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springsprivate (for-profit)Blue Springs, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,500136 25 to 1
Grand River Technical SchoolpublicChillicothe, MO
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$7,00076 5 to 1
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas Cityprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
$21,00066 25 to 1
Summit Salon Academy Kansas Cityprivate (for-profit)Independence, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$15,495124 11 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbiaprivate (for-profit)Columbia, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
$15,975143 24 to 1
Lex La-Ray Technical CenterpublicLexington, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
$17,73229 3 to 1
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Estheticsprivate (for-profit)Jefferson City, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$14,32589 18 to 1
Neosho Beauty Collegeprivate (for-profit)Neosho, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,85060 14 to 1
Poplar Bluff Technical Career CenterpublicPoplar Bluff, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
$7,33434 3 to 1
Salem College of Hairstylingprivate (for-profit)Rolla, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,40034 17 to 1
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louisprivate (for-profit)Saint Louis, MO
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$15,83591 20 to 1
Clinton Technical SchoolpublicClinton, MO
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
$12,62117 2 to 1
Pike-Lincoln Technical CenterpublicEolia, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
$12,99934 4 to 1
Grabber School of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$17,596209 22 to 1
Waynesville Career CenterpublicWaynesville, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
$13,90519 15 to 1
Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationpublicJoplin, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$14,10761 5 to 1
Kirksville Area Technical CenterpublicKirksville, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Construction Trades
  • Graphic Communications
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
$13,27520 3 to 1
South Central Career CenterpublicWest Plains, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
$15,15047 8 to 1
Saline County Career CenterpublicMarshall, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$13,00023 8 to 1
Warrensburg Area Career CenterpublicWarrensburg, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$14,79219 5 to 1
Cass Career CenterpublicHarrisonville, MO
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
$14,30515 5 to 1
Applied Technology ServicespublicSunset Hills, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$18,000193 16 to 1
Central College of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Saint Robert, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,40045 9 to 1
New Dimensions School of Hair Designprivate (for-profit)Joplin, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,69429 14 to 1
Academy of Beauty Professionalsprivate (for-profit)Raymore, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$12,42649 20 to 1
Academy of Hair Design-Springfieldprivate (for-profit)Springfield, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$14,750289 12 to 1
Healing Arts Centerprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$13,500108 24 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Springfieldprivate (for-profit)Springfield, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$9,000239 18 to 1
Skin Instituteprivate (for-profit)Saint Louis, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$14,57584 17 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy-St Charlesprivate (for-profit)St. Charles, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$19,954200 13 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-St Louisprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$18,927208 16 to 1
Evolve Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Washing, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$15,50038 9 to 1
Academy of Salon Professionalsprivate (for-profit)Sedalia, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,50052 9 to 1
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical CenterpublicCarthage, MO
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
$12,00018 6 to 1
City Pointe Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Webb City, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$21,78691 9 to 1
Midwest Technical Institute-Missouriprivate (for-profit)Springfield, MO
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
$18,716340 16 to 1
Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
$19,75036 15 to 1
Trend Setters Schoolprivate (for-profit)Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
$12,50054 10 to 1
Old Town Barber College - KCprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Barbering/Barber
$15,850- -
Aesthetics Instituteprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$12,50040 25 to 1
Concorde Career College-Broadwayprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$18,066101 51 to 1
Average-$14,694 3,590 13 to 1