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Accredited trade schools in Missouri

53 accredited schools in Missouri offer trade school programs approved for WIOA funding

These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Missouri has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 457 of the 545 trade school programs on the state's list.

The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.

WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.

Trade school programs in Missouri, every school, with costs and results

All job training programs in Missouri

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Accredited trade schools in other states

Accredited welding programs in Missouri

27 of the 40 schools with welding programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 63 of the 89 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 17 accredited schools

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    2 programs

  • Metropolitan Community College, Workforce Develop

    Kansas City, listed as Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    2 programs

  • Midwest Technical Institute

    Springfield

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1999, next review 2029

    2 programs

  • Missouri State University, Springfield

    West Plains, listed as Missouri State University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    2 programs

  • East Central College

    Union

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center

    Washington, listed as East Central College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • East Central College, Bic

    Union, listed as East Central College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

    Joplin, listed as Franklin Technology Center

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Johnson County Community College

    Overland Park

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1975, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Lex La Ray Technical Center

    Lexington

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2014, next review 2030

    1 program

  • Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Eolia

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2016, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Southern Missouri Technical Institute

    West Plains

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2014, next review 2026

    1 program

  • St. Louis Community College, Corporate

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

  • State Fair Community College, Sedalia

    Sedalia, listed as State Fair Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Waynesville Career Center

    Waynesville

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

Accredited industrial maintenance programs in Missouri

26 of the 28 schools with industrial maintenance programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 88 of the 96 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 16 accredited schools

  • St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    3 programs

  • State Fair Community College, Eldon Career Center

    Eldon, listed as State Fair Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    3 programs

  • East Central College

    Union

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • MACC -Moberly Area Community College - Mexico

    Mexico, listed as Moberly Area Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • MACC-Moberly Area Community College - Columbia

    Columbia, listed as Moberly Area Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • North Central Missouri College, Barton

    Trenton, listed as North Central Missouri College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    2 programs

  • Carthage R9 Schools: Carthage Technical Center

    Carthage, listed as Carthage Technical Center

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • East Central College, Bic

    Union, listed as East Central College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Grand River Technical School

    Chillicothe

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • MACC - Moberly Area Community College -Kirksville

    Kirksville, listed as Moberly Area Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • Mineral Area College, Park Hills

    Park Hills, listed as Mineral Area College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

    Joplin, listed as Missouri Southern State University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Northwest Missouri State University, Continuing Ed

    Gladstone, listed as Northwest Missouri State University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • State Technical College Of Missouri

    Linn

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

Accredited HVAC training programs in Missouri

23 of the 29 schools with HVAC training programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 35 of the 41 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 13 accredited schools

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Midwest Technical Institute

    Springfield

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1999, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Mineral Area College, Park Hills

    Park Hills, listed as Mineral Area College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Pinnacle Career Institute-Branch

    Kansas City, listed as Pinnacle Career Institute - North Kansas City

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 2018, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2016, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Saline County Career Center

    Marshall

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2016, next review 2027

    1 program

  • St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • St. Louis Community College, Corporate

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

  • State Technical College Of Missouri

    Linn

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Three Rivers College @ Dexter

    Dexter, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • WTI Joplin

    Joplin, listed as Wichita Technical Institute

    Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Collegessince 1971, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Waynesville Career Center

    Waynesville

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

Accredited auto mechanic programs in Missouri

21 of the 25 schools with auto mechanic programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 36 of the 40 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 11 accredited schools

  • Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

    Joplin, listed as Franklin Technology Center

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Grand River Technical School

    Chillicothe

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa

    Ottumwa, listed as Indian Hills Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Lex La Ray Technical Center

    Lexington

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2014, next review 2030

    1 program

  • Mineral Area College, Park Hills

    Park Hills, listed as Mineral Area College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Eolia

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2016, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Southern Missouri Technical Institute

    West Plains

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2014, next review 2026

    1 program

  • State Fair Community College, Sedalia

    Sedalia, listed as State Fair Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Waynesville Career Center

    Waynesville

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

Accredited manufacturing programs in Missouri

20 of the 21 schools with manufacturing programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 55 of the 56 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 10 accredited schools

  • Missouri State University, Springfield

    West Plains, listed as Missouri State University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    2 programs

  • St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • Three Rivers College @ Dexter

    Dexter, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • Three Rivers College @ Kennett

    Kennett, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • Three Rivers College @ Sikeston

    Sikeston, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • East Central College, Bic

    Union, listed as East Central College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

  • State Fair Community College, Eldon Career Center

    Eldon, listed as State Fair Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

Accredited auto body programs in Missouri

14 of the 17 schools with auto body programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 22 of the 25 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 4 accredited schools

  • Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Eolia

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

  • Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2016, next review 2028

    1 program

  • Southern Missouri Technical Institute

    West Plains

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2014, next review 2026

    1 program

  • Waynesville Career Center

    Waynesville

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

Accredited electrician training programs in Missouri

14 of the 20 schools with electrician training programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 20 of the 29 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 4 accredited schools

  • Three Rivers College @ Dexter

    Dexter, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Three Rivers College @ Kennett

    Kennett, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Three Rivers College @ Sikeston

    Sikeston, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

Accredited CNC machinist programs in Missouri

13 of the 15 schools with CNC machinist programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 28 of the 33 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 3 accredited schools

  • Missouri State University, Springfield

    West Plains, listed as Missouri State University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

  • State Technical College Of Missouri

    Linn

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

Accredited CAD and drafting programs in Missouri

12 of the 13 schools with CAD and drafting programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 18 of the 20 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 2 accredited schools

  • St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

  • State Technical College Of Missouri

    Linn

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

Accredited diesel mechanic programs in Missouri

All 12 schools with diesel mechanic programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer all 23 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 2 accredited schools

  • Three Rivers College @ Sikeston

    Sikeston, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Waynesville Career Center

    Waynesville

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    1 program

Accredited carpentry programs in Missouri

10 of the 16 schools with carpentry programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 14 of the 20 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited construction programs in Missouri

9 of the 11 schools with construction programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 25 of the 28 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited electronics programs in Missouri

7 of the 8 schools with electronics programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 11 of the 12 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited plumbing programs in Missouri

7 of the 9 schools with plumbing programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 8 of the 10 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited lineman programs in Missouri

4 of the 5 schools with lineman programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 6 of the 8 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited solar and wind programs in Missouri

3 of the 4 schools with solar and wind programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 3 of the 4 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited heavy equipment operator programs in Missouri

1 of the 3 schools with heavy equipment operator programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 1 of the 4 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited masonry programs in Missouri

All 1 schools with masonry programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer all 1 programs. See these programs with prices and results

How we matched Missouri's schools to the accreditation list

Which schools are counted?

Schools with programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding in skilled trades, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.

How current is the accreditation?

We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.

Sources for the accreditation facts about Missouri

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  1. US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
  2. 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
  3. 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