Cosmetology Schools in Montana

Montana has 5 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 116 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,950 to $18,200, with a median of $14,800 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,976 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Montana Academy of Salons, Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts and Academy of Cosmetology Inc.

5
Schools with this program
116
Graduates last year
$14,800
Median program tuition
$20,976
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 cosmetology schools in Montana

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Montana Academy of Salons

Great Falls, MT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,200
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,522
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Cosmetology Inc

Bozeman, MT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,815
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,041
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute Montana

Billings, MT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,000
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
20
Type
Private for-profit

Butte Academy of Beauty Culture

Butte, MT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,950
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,429
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Montana?

The median published tuition is $14,800 (range $12,950 to $18,200, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Butte Academy of Beauty Culture ($12,950), Aveda Institute Montana ($14,000) and Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts ($14,800). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (10 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,976 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.