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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri

19 Colleges
$16,964 Avg Salary
$11,731 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri

Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools

Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School St Louis to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the city of St. Louis, Paul Mitchell the School St Louis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School St Louis take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $116.

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#2

Skin Institute

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Skin Institute. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Skin Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Skin Institute take out an average of $7,100 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy - St Charles is a great place for cosmetology students. TSPA - St Charles is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of St. Charles.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at TSPA - St Charles take out is $9,649.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri list. Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 19 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Jefferson City, Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science take out an average of $10,725 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Paul Mitchell the School Springfield came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Springfield accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $78.

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New Dimensions School of Hair Design landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Joplin, New Dimensions School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at New Dimensions School of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

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Academy of Hair Design - Springfield ranked #8 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Academy of Hair Design - Springfield is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Academy of Hair Design - Springfield take out is $10,666.

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Grabber School of Hair Design ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Grabber School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Grabber School of Hair Design take out is $13,664. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $91.

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House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Blue Springs, House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Cosmetology majors at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs take out an average of $8,917 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 23
Kansas 51
Iowa 6

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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