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Cosmetology school in Missouri

18 cosmetology programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

12 schools offer these cosmetology programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Hairstylists and cosmetologists shampoo, cut, color and style hair. Every state requires a license: you finish a state-approved program, which usually leads to a certificate, and then pass a state licensing exam.1 In Missouri, 10 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 18 programs

How much does cosmetology school cost in Missouri?

$1,200 to $12,055 is what most cosmetology programs in Missouri cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $500 to $24,577

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
6 to 42 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Missouri may also offer cosmetology school. How these figures are made

Is there free cosmetology school in Missouri?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Cosmetology school in Columbia, Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.

All 18 cosmetology programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Academy of Beauty Professionals

    Raymore

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Beauty Professionals, Raymore · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,577
    Program website, Cosmetology at Academy of Beauty Professionals
    More details about Cosmetology at Academy of Beauty Professionals
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    43 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,086
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $24,577

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class CA - Hairdressing And Manicuring

    Renaissance Beauty Academy

    Cape Girardeau

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Renaissance Beauty Academy, Cape Girardeau · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,700
    Price if you pay yourself$13,500
    Program website, Class CA - Hairdressing And Manicuring at Renaissance Beauty Academy
    More details about Class CA - Hairdressing And Manicuring at Renaissance Beauty Academy
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,919
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,175
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $23,700
    price
    $13,500

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Silk Press Treatment

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    Program website, Silk Press Treatment at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about Silk Press Treatment at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $500

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Sew-In Hair Extensions Class

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    Program website, Sew-In Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about Sew-In Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,000

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    I-Tip Hair Extensions Class

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, I-Tip Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about I-Tip Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Keratin/k-Tip Hair Extensions Class

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, Keratin/k-Tip Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about Keratin/k-Tip Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Tape-Ins Hair Extensions Class

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, Tape-Ins Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about Tape-Ins Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Wig Making Class

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, Wig Making Class at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about Wig Making Class at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • Advanced, crossover or short courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Micro -Link Hair Extensions Class

    Extended Hair Academy

    Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Extended Hair Academy, Columbia · Advanced, crossover or short course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Micro -Link Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    More details about Micro -Link Hair Extensions Class at Extended Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    cosmetology/manicure

    Luxx Beauty And Barber Institute

    Columbia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Luxx Beauty And Barber Institute, Columbia · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    School website, cosmetology/manicure at Luxx Beauty And Barber Institute
    More details about cosmetology/manicure at Luxx Beauty And Barber Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,605
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class CA - Hairdressing and Manicuring

    Warrensburg Area Career Center

    Warrensburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Warrensburg Area Career Center, Warrensburg · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,535
    Program website, Class CA - Hairdressing and Manicuring at Warrensburg Area Career Center
    More details about Class CA - Hairdressing and Manicuring at Warrensburg Area Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,840
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,535

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

    Poplar Bluff

    No diploma needed

    Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, Poplar Bluff · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,985
    Program website, Cosmetology at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,625
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,985

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Waynesville Career Center

    Waynesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Waynesville Career Center, Waynesville · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Cosmetology at Waynesville Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Waynesville Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    63 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,106
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Black River Beauty Academy

    Poplar Bluff

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Black River Beauty Academy, Poplar Bluff · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Cosmetology at Black River Beauty Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Black River Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    42 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,603
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology 101

    Cts Beauty Academy

    Florissant

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cts Beauty Academy, Florissant · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,720
    More details about Cosmetology 101 at Cts Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,720

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Trend Setters School

    Cape Girardeau

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Trend Setters School, Cape Girardeau · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,500
    Program website, Cosmetology at Trend Setters School
    More details about Cosmetology at Trend Setters School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,140
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Academy Of Hair Design, Inc.

    Springfield

    No diploma needed

    Academy Of Hair Design, Inc., Springfield · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,650
    Program website, Cosmetology at Academy Of Hair Design, Inc.
    More details about Cosmetology at Academy Of Hair Design, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,650

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Midwest Technical Institute

    Springfield

    No diploma needed

    Midwest Technical Institute, Springfield · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,749
    Program website, Cosmetology at Midwest Technical Institute
    More details about Cosmetology at Midwest Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,451
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $19,749

How to pay for cosmetology school in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for cosmetology school in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for cosmetology school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for cosmetology school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Cosmetology school in Missouri

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
4th of 20
cosmetology programs here, against the typical state's 4
18 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the cosmetology school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Missouri cosmetology program numbers come from

Which Missouri cosmetology programs are on this list?

These are the cosmetology programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Missouri offers.

How Missouri cosmetology program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some cosmetology programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Missouri

Sources for the facts about cosmetology school in Missouri

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List