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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

27 Colleges
$17,014 Avg Salary
$10,880 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 27 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

Check out the cosmetology undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.

Our analysis found Academy of Hair Design - Springfield to be the most popular school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. 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.

Of the 144 students majoring in cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Springfield, 47% are male and 53% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Academy of Hair Design - Springfield carry an average student debt load of $14,268.

Full Cosmetology at Academy of Hair Design - Springfield Report

Out of the 27 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, The Salon Professional Academy - St Charles landed the # 2 spot on the list. TSPA - St Charles is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Charles.

About 99% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 1% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from TSPA - St Charles take out $11,106 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Paul Mitchell the School Springfield helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular cosmetology schools in Missouri. Paul Mitchell the School Springfield is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

Of the 72 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Springfield, 29% are male and 71% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Springfield accumulate an average of around $13,367 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $78.

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Out of the 27 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Summit Salon Academy Kansas City landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Independence, Summit Salon Academy KC is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Cosmetology majors at Summit Salon Academy KC take out an average of $15,304 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paul Mitchell the School St Louis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large city of St. Louis, Paul Mitchell the School St Louis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 97% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $116.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School St Louis Report

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

Of the 58 students majoring in cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia, 3% are male and 97% are female.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia take out $14,751 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia Report

Grabber School of Hair Design ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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.

About 92% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 8% are male.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $91.

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#8

Skin Institute

Saint Louis, MO

Skin Institute landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Skin Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 49 students majoring in cosmetology at Skin Institute, 2% are male and 98% are female.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Skin Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,323.

Full Cosmetology at Skin Institute Report

#9

Trend Setters School

Cape Girardeau, MO

Trend Setters School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Trend Setters School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 31% are male.

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Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Located in the small city of Jefferson City, Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Cosmetology Colleges 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 25 schools only.

  • 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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