Springfield, Birthplace of Route 66, is the third largest city in Missouri. Springfield is home to numerous universities, colleges, both public and private, as well as institutes of technology, aesthetics and nursing. Notable institutes include The University of Missouri, Webster University a private liberal arts school, and Cox College, a nursing college. Some of the institutes of theology include Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Baptist Bible College, Central Bible College, Drury University, and Evangel University. There are three Cosmetology Schools, Academy of Hair Design, The System-Paul Mitchell School, and Missouri College of Cosmetology.
