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Trade and career schools in Missouri
Missouri has 78 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 7,133 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 69% (rank 9 of 53 states), median graduate debt $10,453, and 47% of campuses are for-profit.
78campuses
7,133credentials / yr
69%avg completion
$10,453median graduate debt
$36,221median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Medical assistant programs
29 campuses · $27,543 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
27 campuses · $35,435 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
26 campuses · $17,769 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
17 campuses · $34,315 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
16 campuses · $18,038 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
14 campuses · $47,576 yr-1 pay Welding schools
14 campuses · $39,717 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
11 campuses · $40,568 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
11 campuses · $26,355 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
11 campuses · $47,709 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
10 campuses · $47,843 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
9 campuses · $39,717 yr-1 pay Barber schools
8 campuses · $18,038 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
8 campuses · $24,152 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
8 campuses · $17,769 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
7 campuses · $26,984 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
7 campuses · $22,979 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
6 campuses · $19,383 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
5 campuses · $52,882 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $32,260 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
3 campuses · $30,388 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
2 campuses · $35,744 yr-1 pay CNA classes
2 campuses · $29,132 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
2 campuses · $50,000 yr-1 pay Lineman schools
2 campuses · $50,000 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Heavy equipment operator schools
1 campuses · $41,500 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
29 campuses · $27,543 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
27 campuses · $35,435 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
26 campuses · $17,769 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
17 campuses · $34,315 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
16 campuses · $18,038 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
14 campuses · $47,576 yr-1 pay Welding schools
14 campuses · $39,717 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
11 campuses · $40,568 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
11 campuses · $26,355 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
11 campuses · $47,709 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
10 campuses · $47,843 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
9 campuses · $39,717 yr-1 pay Barber schools
8 campuses · $18,038 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
8 campuses · $24,152 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
8 campuses · $17,769 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
7 campuses · $26,984 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
7 campuses · $22,979 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
6 campuses · $19,383 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
5 campuses · $52,882 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $32,260 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
3 campuses · $30,388 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
2 campuses · $35,744 yr-1 pay CNA classes
2 campuses · $29,132 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
2 campuses · $50,000 yr-1 pay Lineman schools
2 campuses · $50,000 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Heavy equipment operator schools
1 campuses · $41,500 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Public | LPN, Welding, Auto tech, HVAC | 560 | not reported | $10,453 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | Public | Auto tech, Electrician, Heavy equipment, HVAC | 466 | 84% | $10,986 |
| Crowder College | Neosho | Public | CDL, Welding, Diesel tech, Medical assistant | 420 | 49% | $9,000 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield | Springfield | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Barber, Nail tech | 306 | 80% | $7,917 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri | Springfield | for-profit | CDL, Welding, Dental assisting, Cosmetology | 304 | 81% | $9,500 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | Welding, HVAC, Imaging tech, Medical assistant | 301 | 34% | $10,073 |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis | non-profit | Auto tech, Plumbing, Welding, Construction | 284 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton | Public | Culinary, Auto tech, Imaging tech, Medical assistant | 262 | not reported | $6,725 |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Kansas City | for-profit | Medical assistant, Dental hygiene, LPN, Dental assisting | 248 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | Public | LPN, HVAC, EMT / paramedic, Imaging tech | 208 | 38% | $9,285 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Springfield | Springfield | for-profit | Barber, Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 187 | 64% | $9,500 |
| Grabber School of Hair Design | St. Louis | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 185 | 73% | $7,830 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles | St. Charles | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 180 | 92% | $8,589 |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Public | LPN, Medical assistant, Imaging tech, Welding | 169 | 44% | $10,500 |
| East Central College | Union | Public | Welding, HVAC, Culinary, EMT / paramedic | 149 | 48% | $9,500 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | Public | LPN, Medical assistant, EMT / paramedic, HVAC | 135 | 71% | $8,750 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia | Columbia | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Barber | 123 | 69% | $9,500 |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs | Blue Springs | for-profit | Nail tech, Esthetics, Cosmetology | 118 | 78% | $7,917 |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | Public | Billing & coding, LPN, EMT / paramedic, Welding | 118 | 33% | $10,000 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City | Kansas City | for-profit | Massage therapy, Medical assistant | 111 | 67% | $7,917 |
| Concorde Career College-Broadway | Kansas City | for-profit | Medical assistant, Dental assisting | 103 | 68% | $9,500 |
| North Central Missouri College | Trenton | Public | LPN, Medical assistant, Surgical tech, EMT / paramedic | 98 | 58% | $10,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis | St. Louis | for-profit | Cosmetology | 95 | 59% | $9,833 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | Public | EMT / paramedic, Dental hygiene, Imaging tech | 94 | not reported | $19,174 |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills | Public | EMT / paramedic, LPN, Medical assistant, Construction | 84 | 49% | $10,500 |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 84 | 61% | $11,938 |
| Skin Institute | Saint Louis | for-profit | Esthetics | 77 | 93% | not reported |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton | Fenton | for-profit | LPN, Medical assistant | 76 | not reported | $11,750 |
| Moberly Area Community College | Moberly | Public | LPN, Medical assistant, Surgical tech | 73 | 44% | $10,658 |
| Applied Technology Services | Sunset Hills | Public | LPN | 71 | 34% | $14,750 |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville | Public | Medical assistant, Billing & coding, LPN, Welding | 70 | 25% | $6,187 |
| Midwest Institute | Earth City | for-profit | Dental assisting, Medical assistant, Massage therapy, Surgical tech | 66 | 55% | $9,500 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City | Kansas City | for-profit | Aviation maint. | 64 | 71% | $30,416 |
| Healing Arts Center | St. Louis | for-profit | Massage therapy | 64 | not reported | not reported |
| City Pointe Beauty Academy | Webb City | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage therapy | 63 | 71% | $7,641 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | Springfield | for-profit | Massage therapy, Medical assistant | 63 | 77% | $7,917 |
| Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Jefferson City | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Barber | 61 | 80% | $7,671 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis | Saint Louis | for-profit | Medical assistant, CNA | 52 | 53% | $11,750 |
| Academy of Salon Professionals | Sedalia | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Barber | 51 | 67% | $9,833 |
| Renaissance Beauty Academy | Cape Girardeau | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics | 48 | 89% | not reported |
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City | for-profit | HVAC | 47 | 52% | $11,605 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin | Public | LPN, Welding, Auto tech, Dental assisting | 45 | 73% | $7,600 |
| Grand River Technical School | Chillicothe | Public | EMT / paramedic, Diesel tech, Auto tech, Welding | 45 | 89% | not reported |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | West Plains | Public | LPN, Surgical tech, Welding, Auto tech | 45 | 83% | not reported |
| Aesthetics Institute | St. Louis | for-profit | Esthetics | 42 | 100% | not reported |
| American Trade School | Saint Ann | for-profit | HVAC | 41 | 72% | not reported |
| Trend Setters School | Cape Girardeau | for-profit | Cosmetology, Barber | 41 | 74% | $10,667 |
| Neosho Beauty College | Neosho | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 32 | 74% | $9,500 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Raymore | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 30 | 82% | $6,333 |
| Central College of Cosmetology | Saint Robert | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 29 | 69% | not reported |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City | Kansas City | for-profit | Cosmetology, Barber | 29 | 44% | $13,102 |
| Pike-Lincoln Technical Center | Eolia | Public | LPN, EMT / paramedic, Auto tech | 29 | 73% | $9,500 |
| Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center | Poplar Bluff | Public | Cosmetology, Esthetics, HVAC, Auto tech | 29 | not reported | not reported |
| Four Rivers Career Center | Washington | Public | LPN | 27 | 100% | $10,623 |
| Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College | Kansas City | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology | 24 | 80% | $11,960 |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal | non-profit | LPN | 24 | not reported | $18,599 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains | Public | Billing & coding, Culinary, Medical assistant | 22 | 41% | $10,000 |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center | Lexington | Public | LPN, Auto tech | 21 | 100% | not reported |
| Cox College | Springfield | non-profit | Imaging tech, Medical assistant | 19 | not reported | $20,000 |
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design | Joplin | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 19 | 100% | not reported |
| Kirksville Area Technical Center | Kirksville | Public | LPN, Auto tech | 18 | 100% | not reported |
| Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville | Public | LPN, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 18 | 78% | not reported |
| Bryan University | Springfield | for-profit | Billing & coding, Medical assistant | 17 | not reported | $22,764 |
| Salem College of Hairstyling | Rolla | for-profit | Cosmetology | 17 | 80% | not reported |
| Saline County Career Center | Marshall | Public | LPN | 16 | 92% | $14,027 |
| Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph | Public | Medical assistant | 15 | not reported | $19,968 |
| Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar | non-profit | Imaging tech | 14 | not reported | $20,957 |
| Texas County Technical College | Houston | for-profit | LPN | 14 | 25% | $13,195 |
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | Warrensburg | Public | LPN, Cosmetology | 13 | 100% | not reported |
| Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cape Girardeau | non-profit | Imaging tech, Surgical tech | 12 | not reported | $11,500 |
| St. Louis Med Tech | St. Louis | non-profit | Massage therapy | 11 | 100% | not reported |
| Bolivar Technical College | Bolivar | non-profit | LPN | 10 | not reported | $15,000 |
| Evolve Beauty Academy | Washing | for-profit | Cosmetology | 10 | 81% | not reported |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City | non-profit | Medical assistant | 10 | not reported | $18,250 |
| Columbia College | Columbia | non-profit | Medical assistant | 4 | not reported | $23,879 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Fayette | non-profit | Medical assistant | 3 | not reported | $17,619 |
| Advance Beauty College | Warrenton | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Zeta Commercial Driving School | Kansas City | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.