In Missouri, there are 46 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutes. Of these, 16 schools are public and 30 schools are private - 1 for non-profit, 29 for profit.
A total of 3,978 students have enrolled in the Missouri trade schools. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $15,165 over the schools.

Missouri Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 46 Missouri vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 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
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$14,300109 25 to 1
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterpublicCape Girardeau, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
$8,400159 12 to 1
Grand River Technical SchoolpublicChillicothe, MO
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$7,51565 5 to 1
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas Cityprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$22,10055 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
$10,030157 11 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbiaprivate (for-profit)Columbia, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$16,050107 15 to 1
Lex La-Ray Technical CenterpublicLexington, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$17,73225 3 to 1
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Estheticsprivate (for-profit)Jefferson City, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$17,92597 19 to 1
Neosho Beauty and Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Neosho, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,85047 18 to 1
Poplar Bluff Technical Career CenterpublicPoplar Bluff, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$7,33414 5 to 1
Salem College of Hairstylingprivate (for-profit)Rolla, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,40031 16 to 1
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louisprivate (for-profit)Saint Louis, MO
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
$15,555153 17 to 1
Pike-Lincoln Technical CenterpublicEolia, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Digital Arts
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
$13,99932 2 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
$17,596182 14 to 1
Waynesville Career CenterpublicWaynesville, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$14,02527 7 to 1
Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationpublicJoplin, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
$14,01191 11 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
$13,27522 3 to 1
Southern Missouri Technical InstitutepublicWest 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
$16,00090 7 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
$18,26731 11 to 1
Cass Career CenterpublicHarrisonville, MO
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
$14,30527 9 to 1
Applied TechpublicSunset Hills, MO
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
$19,500172 17 to 1
Central College of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Saint Robert, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$12,40061 15 to 1
New Dimensions Schoolprivate (for-profit)Joplin, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,69438 16 to 1
Academy of Beauty Professionalsprivate (for-profit)Raymore, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$13,94131 7 to 1
Trend Setters Schoolprivate (for-profit)Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
$15,10065 11 to 1
Academy of Hair Design-Springfieldprivate (for-profit)Springfield, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$14,750275 15 to 1
Healing Arts Centerprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$13,500113 13 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
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$9,075297 16 to 1
Skin Instituteprivate (for-profit)Saint Louis, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$14,50088 16 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy-St Charlesprivate (for-profit)St. Charles, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$20,154132 14 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-St Louisprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$20,350214 15 to 1
Evolve Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Washington, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
$15,50016 4 to 1
American Trade Schoolprivate (for-profit)Saint Ann, MO
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
$24,600154 13 to 1
Academy of Salon Professionalsprivate (for-profit)Sedalia, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$13,50050 10 to 1
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical CenterpublicCarthage, MO
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
$12,00026 4 to 1
SPBK Enterprises Incprivate (for-profit)Webb City, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$21,78696 10 to 1
Midwest Technical Institute-Missouriprivate (for-profit)Springfield, MO
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Welding Technology/Welder
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
$18,716396 18 to 1
Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber Collegeprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,85031 15 to 1
Aesthetics Instituteprivate (for-profit)St. Louis, MO
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$15,90028 25 to 1
Concorde Career College-Broadwayprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
$18,69626 13 to 1
Renaissance Beauty Academyprivate (for-profit)Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$14,50066 13 to 1
Old Town Barber College - KCprivate (for-profit)Kansas City, MO
  • Barbering/Barber
$16,463- -
Average-$15,165 3,978 12 to 1