Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
in Missouri

Understand the training options

This subject sits within beauty, wellness & personal services. Supervised practical hours and state-specific approval. Schools can use different course names for training reported under the same federal subject code.

CIP 12.0413. Award categories present in the 2024 IPEDS reporting collection; not a current course-duration guarantee.

Alphabetical directory. School presence is based on historical federal reporting, including records with zero completions. These are not rankings or endorsements.

Where could this training lead?

The federal CIP–SOC crosswalk connects this subject to the occupations below. These are exploration links, not a statement that every program meets the education, experience or licensing requirements for each job.

• BarbersRead career guide →
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsRead career guide →

Questions to ask about this training

• Is this campus and exact course approved for the license you intend to pursue?
• How are practical hours recorded, and what happens if you miss a clinic session?
• Are your kit, uniforms, exam fees and licensing application included?
• What is the complete program price for my start date, including tools, exams and required travel?
• Which practical work, placement or portfolio will I complete before graduation?

Plan the cost and the route

Institution-level tuition and net-price figures can help you start a comparison, but they do not quote the cost of this particular subject. Use a current program quote and compare the same award level and study intensity.

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