3 schools · Montana
Cosmetology and barber schools in Montana
3 schools in Montana offer cosmetology and barbering programs, all private, with 3 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $19,466 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in Montana
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Academy of SalonsGreat Falls, MT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 131 | $21,522 | $32,076 | $9,500 | $18,200 |
| Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology ArtsKalispell, MT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 48 | $17,410 | $22,666 | $9,834 | $16,800 |
| Aveda Institute MontanaBillings, MT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,100 |
Cities with the most programs: Great Falls (1), Kalispell (1), Billings (1).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in Montana?
3 schools in Montana awarded cosmetology and barbering certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which cosmetology and barbering program in Montana has the highest earnings?
Montana Academy of Salons in Great Falls, where certificate graduates earned a median of $21,522 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in Montana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Aveda Institute Montana in Billings charges $16,100 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do cosmetology and barbering graduates make in Montana?
The typical certificate program in Montana reported median earnings of $19,466 one year after graduation and $27,371 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Montana: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · Carpentry · Auto and diesel mechanic · Truck driving (CDL) · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · LPN and CNA · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding
Cosmetology and barber schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.