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Trade schools in Missouri
College Scorecard lists 21 schools in Missouri that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 7 electrical, 14 HVAC, 3 plumbing, 4 construction trades, 4 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 163 | $8,460 | $20,731 | Apply |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Electrical, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 92 | $4,372 | $21,074 | Apply |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 75 | $3,630 | $16,722 | Apply |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis | Construction trades, Plumbing | Certificate | Nonprofit | 64 | $18,670 | $30,904 | Apply |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 57 | $10,128 | $25,632 | Apply |
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 47 | $23,464 | $46,383 | Apply |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 44 | $5,400 | $15,699 | Apply |
| Park University | Parkville | Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's | Nonprofit | 43 | $18,000 | $28,780 | Apply |
| American Trade School | Saint Ann | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | For-profit | 41 | $24,600 | Apply | |
| East Central College | Union | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 21 | $4,392 | $20,184 | Apply |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 19 | $10,457 | $24,483 | Apply |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 12 | $8,400 | $23,285 | Apply |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Electrical, Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 9 | $4,272 | $15,002 | Apply |
| Crowder College | Neosho | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 6 | $6,450 | $16,292 | Apply |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 3 | $14,036 | $29,062 | Apply |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills | Electrical, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $5,960 | $16,508 | Apply |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 0 | $5,070 | $17,615 | Apply |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | West Plains | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 0 | $17,000 | $24,532 | Apply |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville | Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 0 | $3,048 | $16,388 | Apply |
| Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 0 | $12,485 | $31,474 | Apply |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Construction management | Graduate certificate | Public | 0 | $13,216 | $27,095 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Missouri graduate the most students?
State Technical College of Missouri in Linn had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 163, then Ozarks Technical Community College with 92.1
How much does trade school cost in Missouri?
Public schools on the list charge a median $6,450 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $24,032 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
17 of the 21 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 10 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Missouri?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Missouri, $42.08 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $42.08 | 8 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $32.11 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $31.45 | 7 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.82 | 14 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $23.35 | 4 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Missouri, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)