Trade Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 69 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 27 public and 42 private. Together they graduated 5,918 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $450 to $34,452, with a median of $12,463 across the 114 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,453 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at State Technical College of Missouri, Ozarks Technical Community College and Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri.

69
Schools
5,918
Graduates last year
$12,463
Median program tuition
$38,453
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Missouri

All 69 schools in Missouri

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State Technical College of Missouri

Linn, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 7 more
Average net price
$15,991
Completion rate
85%
Type
Public

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Average net price
$15,488
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri

Springfield, MO

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$21,804
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
Average net price
$9,098
Completion rate
49%
Type
Public

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 3 more
Average net price
$20,834
Completion rate
47%
Type
Private nonprofit

Grabber School of Hair Design

St. Louis, MO

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,716
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$35,131
Completion rate
55%
Type
Private for-profit

East Central College

Union, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 5 more
Average net price
$13,353
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Academy of Hair Design-Springfield

Springfield, MO

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$14,847
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Machinist and CNC and 2 more
Average net price
$2,967
Completion rate
22%
Type
Public

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
Average net price
$6,878
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, LPN and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$9,656
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

North Central Missouri College

Trenton, MO

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$13,084
Completion rate
56%
Type
Public

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO

Programs
Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$9,000
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Skin Institute

Saint Louis, MO

Programs
Esthetician
Average net price
$15,594
Completion rate
99%
Type
Private for-profit

Applied Tech

Sunset Hills, MO

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$23,534
Completion rate
77%
Type
Public

SPBK Enterprises Inc

Webb City, MO

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,262
Completion rate
85%
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career College-Broadway

Kansas City, MO

Programs
Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$34,547
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
Average net price
$9,448
Completion rate
52%
Type
Public

Midwest Institute

Earth City, MO

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$16,028
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Renaissance Beauty Academy

Cape Girardeau, MO

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$13,413
Type
Private for-profit

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, LPN and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$7,871
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Neosho Beauty College

Neosho, MO

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,863
Completion rate
73%
Type
Private for-profit

Trend Setters School

Cape Girardeau, MO

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$9,275
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Salon Professionals

Sedalia, MO

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$18,551
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Grand River Technical School

Chillicothe, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 1 more
Completion rate
86%
Type
Public

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Eolia, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$12,481
Completion rate
73%
Type
Public

Bryan University

Springfield, MO

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$19,592
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private for-profit

Central College of Cosmetology

Saint Robert, MO

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$6,726
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Aesthetics Institute

St. Louis, MO

Programs
Esthetician
Average net price
$18,279
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$25,982
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private nonprofit

Waynesville Career Center

Waynesville, MO

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 5 more
Average net price
$24,243
Completion rate
50%
Type
Public

Evolve Beauty Academy

Washing, MO

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$9,555
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$24,702
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Missouri?

The median published tuition is $12,463 (range $450 to $34,452, 114 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Renaissance Beauty Academy ($450), House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City ($638) and Grand River Technical School ($1,700). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (1 to 32 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 157 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,453 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Missouri?

Yes. 27 public schools offer it, including State Technical College of Missouri, Ozarks Technical Community College, Crowder College, East Central College and Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.