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Waynesville Career Center
Waynesville, Missouri · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 400 G. W. Lane, Waynesville, MO 65583 · Phone: (573) 842-2500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Waynesville Career Center is a public trade school in Waynesville, Missouri offering LPN/LVN, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education.
Waynesville Career Center has a 77.8% completion rate, above the Missouri state average of 69.3%, and median earnings of $40,979 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Waynesville Career Center is reported at $34,430, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid. About 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $28,600 | $30,750 | $38,130 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,600 | $39,100 | $48,410 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $31,739 | $36,437 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Waynesville Career Center is a public trade and career-training campus in Waynesville, Missouri, located in a remote town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for training. It is accredited by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education. The campus awards credentials most often in LPN / LVN programs, cosmetology, and nail technician training, with LPN programs making up the largest share of completions.
Among the numbers reported for this campus: the completion rate is 77.8%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Median earnings for students 10 years after entry are reported at $40,979. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,430, and 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, licensure-focused programs such as practical nursing or cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here — contact the school directly to confirm. Adult learners and career changers considering a switch to nursing or cosmetology fields should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and confirm details directly with the school by phone or website.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Waynesville Career Center offers LPN/LVN programs, cosmetology, and nail technician training. LPN programs represent the largest number of completions among the three program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.8%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,979 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $34,430.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Waynesville Career Center is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and financial aid eligibility compared to private or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (573) 842-2500 or visit their website for this information.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?365505.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix of LPN, cosmetology, and nail technician training suggests shorter, licensure-focused training rather than multi-year degrees, though specific fit should be confirmed by contacting the school since schedule and length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Waynesville Career Center at (573) 842-2500 or visit their website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Domain/9 for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data set does not include comparative information on other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.