Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Jefferson City, MO 65109
About Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is a private for-profit trade school in Jefferson City, Missouri, enrolling about 97 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.49% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,738 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,738.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 346% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics | — | $14,982 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics really?
Evidence: average net price at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is $14,982.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,982 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,028 above the Missouri median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $11 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$14,982
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,982 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General34
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist17
- Barbering/Barber6
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2
- Real Estate Development1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics.
Campus
Location
Jefferson City, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 65109
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is at the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
Size
Enrollment
97
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 147
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,671
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 53.52%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $15,350 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,730 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,402 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,963 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,731 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,005 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,530 |
| 2020 | — | — | $9,435 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,895 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,402 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,879 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics reported total enrollment of about 97 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.3%), Black or African American (11.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.2%). About 53.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics in 2024 is 97 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 147 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
95.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
10.26% 100% Completion Time
79.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.26% of students graduating from Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Barbering/Barber: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics graduates earn a median of $26,738 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $26,738. Median federal loan debt: $7,671. Average net price used in cost models: $14,982.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics graduates report median earnings of $26,738 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,871
- Missouri median 0.66× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 0.60× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.67× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics at a glance
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is a private for-profit institution in Jefferson City, MO.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian76.3%Black or African American11.3%Race/ethnicity unknown6.2%
Schools near Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Other campuses in Jefferson City, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics located?
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is located in Jefferson City, MO.
How much does Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,982 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,982), completion (79.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($26,738). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics?
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics reports undergraduate enrollment of about 147 students, White (76.3%), Black or African American (11.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics?
About 47.1% of students at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics earn?
Median earnings are $22,997 six years after entry and $26,738 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,671.
Is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics public or private?
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is a private for-profit institution located in Jefferson City, MO.
Is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics an HBCU?
No. Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics a tribal college?
No. Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.1%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.